Downtown in Nashville in Davidson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Fort Nashborough
Photographed By Kathy Walker, October 24, 2009
1. Fort Nashborough Marker
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3A 33.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 2, 1781.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 36° 9.863′ N, 86° 46.537′ W. Marker was in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It was in Downtown. Marker was on 1st Avenue North, 0.1 miles south of Church Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Nashville TN 37201, United States of America.
We have been informed that this sign or monument is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Colonel Richard Henderson (a few steps from this marker); The Cumberland Compact (a few steps from this marker); The Cumberland Settlements (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Fort Nashborough (a few steps from this marker); The Bluff Station (within shouting distance of this marker); River Cane (within shouting distance of this marker); Colonel John Donelson (within shouting distance of this marker); Founding of Nashville (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.
More about this marker. In 2015, Fort Nashborough was demolished and rebuilt. The newly-reconstructed Fort Nashborough opened in 2017, and unfortunately, this marker was never reinstalled.
Photographed By Kathy Walker, October 24, 2009
2. Fort Nashborough Marker
Looking north on 1st Ave N
Photographed By Kathy Walker, October 24, 2009
3. Fort Nashborough Marker
Photographed By Kathy Walker, October 24, 2009
4. Fort Nashborough Entrance
Photographed By Kathy Walker, October 24, 2009
5. Fort Nashborough Sign inside entrance
On an overland route of nearly 500 miles and a river journey twice that long, James Roberston and John Donelson led the first pioneer settlers in two parties to the valley of the Cumberland 1779-80. The original fort stood near this location and measured roughly 247 feet by 123 feet
It was four times the size of the replica. Two-storied blockhouses stood at all corners was were used for defense. Small cabins housed families.
It was four times the size of the replica. Two-storied blockhouses stood at all corners was were used for defense. Small cabins housed families.
Photographed By Kathy Walker, October 24, 2009
6. Fort Nashborough informational sign and DAR marker
Photographed By Kathy Walker, October 24, 2009
7. Fort Nashborough DAR sign just inside entrance
Tennessee Society Daughters Of The American Revolution and Cumberland District Commemorate
Fort Nashborough
Tennessee Bicentennial 1796 - 1996
Fort Nashborough
Tennessee Bicentennial 1796 - 1996
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2009, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,491 times since then and 37 times this year. Last updated on December 26, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on November 7, 2009, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
