Watkins Park in Nashville in Davidson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Marathon Motor Car
Erected 1979 by The Historical Commission of Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County. (Marker Number 26.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee, The Historical Commission of Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.
Location. 36° 9.899′ N, 86° 47.69′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It is in Watkins Park. Marker is at the intersection of Clinton Street and 12th Avenue North, on the right when traveling west on Clinton Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Nashville TN 37203, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Marathon Motor Works (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Welcome to Frankie Pierce Park (approx. ¼ mile away); Woman Suffrage Wins as Tennessee Ratifies (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Welcome to Frankie Pierce Park (approx. 0.3 miles away); Rev. Nelson G. Merry (approx. 0.3 miles away); Watkins Park (approx. 0.3 miles away); Marshall Keeble (approx. 0.3 miles away); Bethlehem Centers of Nashville (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.
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