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

William Driver

Photographed By Don Morfe, April 18, 2014

1. William Driver Marker

Inscription. Born, 1803, in Salem Mass., and sea-captain at 21, he retired in 1837. Coming here for his wife's health, he brought with him the flag given him in 1832, which he had nicknamed "Old Glory," the first known use of the term. This flag was flown from the Capitol when Federal troops took Nashville in 1862. Capt. Driver died in 1883.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3A 46.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1803.

Location. 36° 9.294′ N, 86° 46.493′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It is in Sobro. Marker is on 5th Avenue South south of Peabody Street, on the right when traveling south. 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. Frank Maxwell Andrews (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Nettie Napier Day Home Club (about 700 feet away); Holy Trinity Episcopal Church (about 700 feet away); Elm Street Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Captain Ryman's Home

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Immaculate Mother Academy (approx. ¼ mile away); Nashville Plow Works (approx. ¼ mile away); Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.

Photographed By Don Morfe, April 18, 2014

2. William Driver Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 593 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 12, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.