Hadley Park in Nashville in Davidson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Hadley Park
Photographed By R. E. Smith, September 2, 2007
1. Hadley Park Marker - Front
Inscription.
Hadley Park. . In 1912, Nashville officials purchased 34 acres of land to provide a public park for Negro citizens. Originally a part of the John L. Hadley plantation, Hadley Park was dedicated on July 4th. It is considered the first public park in the United States for African Americans. Named for either the pioneer African-American physician Dr. W. A. Hadley or John L. Hadley, supporter of freedmen after the Civil War, Hadley Park continues as a benchmark in the community's cultural heritage.
In 1912, Nashville officials purchased 34 acres of land to provide a public park for Negro citizens. Originally a part of the John L. Hadley plantation, Hadley Park was dedicated on July 4th. It is considered the first public park in the United States for African Americans. Named for either the pioneer African-American physician Dr. W. A. Hadley or John L. Hadley, supporter of freedmen after the Civil War, Hadley Park continues as a benchmark in the community's cultural heritage.
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3A 151.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Landmarks. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1895.
Location. 36° 9.975′ N, 86° 49.228′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It is in Hadley Park. Marker is on 28th Ave. North near Meharry Blvd, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Nashville TN 37209, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 16, 2007, by R. E. Smith of Nashville, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 2,310 times since then and 105 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on December 16, 2007, by R. E. Smith of Nashville, Tennessee. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
