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Germantown in Nashville in Davidson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
 

Freeland's Station

 
 
Freeland's Station - Looking North image. Click for full size.
Photographed By R. E. Smith, September 2, 2007
1. Freeland's Station - Looking North
Inscription. On this site stood one of the principal stations of the Cumberland Settlements. Felix Robertson, son of Col. James Robertson and the first white child born in the Settlement, was born here, Jan. 11, 1781. On Jan. 15 the fort was heavily attacked by Indians, who were repulsed and driven westward.
 
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3A 42.)
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: LandmarksSettlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1863.
 
Location. 36° 10.719′ N, 86° 47.701′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It is in Germantown. Marker is on 8th Avenue North (U.S. 41), in the median. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Nashville TN 37208, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Germantown (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Buena Vista School / School Desegregation in Nashville "Nashville Plan" Schools (approx. 0.2 miles away); George & Nathan “Nearest” Green & Jack Daniels (approx. ¼ mile away); Fountain of Youth (approx. ¼ mile away); Morgan Park History (approx.
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¼ mile away); Fehr School (approx. ¼ mile away); Centenary Methodist Institute (approx. 0.3 miles away); Assumption Church / Cardinal Stritch (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.
 
Additional commentary.
1. Builders of Freeland's Station
Interesting to note the builders of Freeland's Station, the Freeland brothers of Orange County, North Carolina They are not mentioned in the marker.
    — Submitted October 7, 2023, by Margaret Steele of Powder Springs, Georgia.

2. Founders of Freeland's Station
Freeland's Station was established by George, James, and Jacob Freeland, who were possibly brothers. Natives of Virginia, George, James, and probably Jacob moved before 1779 to Washington and Greene Counties, Tennessee where they resided before settling in Davidson County. George and James signed the Cumberland Compact in 1780. Jacob was killed while hunting in 1782 or 1783. James died in Davidson County before 6 July 1784 when his widow, Margaret, received letters of administration on his estate
Freeland's Station - Looking South image. Click for full size.
Photographed By R. E. Smith, September 2, 2007
2. Freeland's Station - Looking South
and George became guardian of Elizabeth Freeland, minor orphan of James. About 1786-1787, George moved to Mobile, Alabama, and later to Natchez, Mississippi. Note To Editor only visible by Contributor and editor    
    — Submitted March 5, 2024, by Marleta Childs of Lubbock, Texas.
 
Freeland's Station image. Click for full size.
Photographed By R. E. Smith, September 2, 2007
3. Freeland's Station
Freeland's Station - As Seen on the Median image. Click for full size.
Photographed By R. E. Smith, September 2, 2007
4. Freeland's Station - As Seen on the Median
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on March 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 8, 2007, by R. E. Smith of Nashville, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 3,635 times since then and 64 times this year. Last updated on December 11, 2007, by R. E. Smith of Nashville, Tennessee. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 8, 2007, by R. E. Smith of Nashville, Tennessee. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.

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