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By Tom Bosse, January 28, 2023
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1 Tennessee, Anderson County, Clinton — Anderson County Courthouse1803
Anderson County was created on November 6, 1801, from portions of Grainger and Knox counties. The county was named in honor of Senator Joseph Anderson, a former judge who oversaw the Southwestern Territory prior to the county's founding. There have . . . Map (db m214987) HM
2 Tennessee, Anderson County, Clinton — Clinton City Hall1949
The city of Clinton was incorporated on October 9, 1890, although it has been in existence since the establishment of Anderson County in 1801. The legislature appointed commissioners to locate a county seat "as near the river Clinch, on the north . . . Map (db m214988) HM
3 Tennessee, Benton County, Camden — 4A 21 — Thomas Clark Rye
Born June 2, 1863, in a log cabin, about ½ mile N., he studied law at Charlotte, later began practice at Camden. Attorney General of the 13th Judicial District, 1908-12, he was the last Tennessee governor to be elected by a convention. . . . Map (db m74481) HM
4 Tennessee, Bledsoe County, Pikeville — 2B 17 — Gov. James B. Frazier
Born in a house 160 ft. west, Oct. 18 1856. Elected Governor of Tennessee in 1902, he was reelected in 1904. He resigned in 1905, having been elected to the Senate, vice William B. Bate, deceased, and served there until 1911. Defeated for . . . Map (db m109180) HM
5 Tennessee, Bledsoe County, Pikeville — 2B 17 — James Beriah Frazier
Born in a house 160 ft. west, Oct. 18 1856. Elected Governor of Tennessee in 1902, he was reelected in 1904. He resigned in 1905, having been elected to the Senate, vice William B. Bate, deceased, and served there until 1911. Defeated for . . . Map (db m109179) HM
6 Tennessee, Blount County, Alcoa — Hultquist and Chandler Homes
The V. J. Hultquist family home was constructed in 1925. The same year, the Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA) constructed a home for the family of E. M. Chandler, who supervised the Sheet Mill from 1924 to 1946. He also managed the North Plant . . . Map (db m195372) HM
7 Tennessee, Blount County, Maryville — General Sam HoustonSoldier and Statesman
Citizen of Blount County 1806-1818 Enlisted at Maryville in War 1812 Congressman from Tennessee 1823-1827 Governor of Tennessee 1827-1829 Liberator of Texas San Jacinto April 21,1836 President Republic of Texas 1836-1838, 1841-1844 . . . Map (db m150794) HM
8 Tennessee, Bradley County, Charleston — A New Home
It affords me sincere pleasure to apprise the Congress of the entire removal of the Cherokee Nation of Indians to their new homes west of the Mississippi. The measures authorized by Congress at its last session, with a view to the . . . Map (db m177976) HM
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9 Tennessee, Carroll County, Atwood — 4A 34 — Gordon Browning1889 - 1976
Governor Browning was born in Carroll County. After graduating from Cumberland Law School in 1915, he began practicing in Huntingdon. He commanded Battery D, 114th Field Artillery in France in World War I. In 1922 he was elected to Congress and . . . Map (db m51404) HM
10 Tennessee, Carroll County, Huntingdon — 4A 27 — Isaac R. Hawkins
Born in Maury Co., he was an officer of volunteers in the Mexican War. A lifelong staunch Unionist, he was a delegate to the Constitutional Union Party convention of 1860, later an officer in the Federal Army. A delegate to the Republican convention . . . Map (db m52608) HM
11 Tennessee, Carroll County, Huntingdon — 4A 9 — Nathan Nesbitt
Lived and is buried about 3½ miles southeast. On December 9, 1822, he made a trail through the woods to the new county seat, carrying a crosscut saw. Arrived at Huntingdon, he sawed a door in the new log courthouse and thus, as Chairman of the . . . Map (db m52609) HM
12 Tennessee, Carroll County, Huntingdon — The Hawkins CousinsTwo West Tennessee Unionists
Although many West Tennessee residents favored secession, Unionism was strong in many areas, particularly in the counties near the Tennessee River. Two of the most notable Unionists lived on the south and north sides of Huntingdon. Isaac R. . . . Map (db m179626) HM
13 Tennessee, Carroll County, McLemoresville — 4A 13 — First County Court
The home of R.E.C. Dougherty stood on the foundations of the house to the north. Here, as Chairman, he held the first meeting of the Carroll County Court, March 11, 1822. Members were, Daniel Barcroft, John Bone, Banks W. Burrow, Edward Gwin, John . . . Map (db m51405) HM
14 Tennessee, Carter County, Elizabethton — 1A 20 — Andrew Johnson
About 1 mile S.W., at the home of a daughter, Mary Johnson Stover, Andrew Johnson died in 1875. He had been a senator from Tennessee; governor of Tennessee; military governor under Federal occupation; vice-president of the United States and 17th . . . Map (db m157912) HM
15 Tennessee, Carter County, Elizabethton — Sabine Hill
Sabine Hill, the large Federal-style structure on the knoll to the south, is one of the oldest surviving homes in Carter County. General Nathaniel Taylor (1771-1816), a veteran, of the War of 1812, began the construction of Sabine Hill shortly after . . . Map (db m174643) HM
16 Tennessee, Carter County, Johnson City — 1A 116 — Williams-Taylor House
The Edmund Williams family, pioneers of the area. owned the original log cabin at this site. Owner Joshua Williams (1808-1895) enlarged the house and in 1866 gave land for Buffalo Institute. Now Milligan College, it was established by Col. W. . . . Map (db m157849) HM
17 Tennessee, Claiborne County, Speedwell — 1D 19 — Yoakum Station
The 1791 Holston Treaty prohibited settlers from entering the Cherokee lands in the Powell Valley, but Tennesseans holding North Carolina land grants moved into the area. President Washington directed the pioneers to leave the valley. Captains . . . Map (db m142725) HM
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18 Tennessee, Cocke County, Newport — City Hall1867-1934
The town of Newport was organized in 1867. The county seat was established here in 1884. L. Snease, Mayor Aldermen C.D. Fisher Hugh Gray W.E. McGaha Frank Parks James MurrayMap (db m152049) HM
19 Tennessee, Cocke County, Newport — 1C 57 — Governor Ben Walter Hooper
Born in Newport on October 13, 1870, Hooper was a successful Cocke County attorney. He was elected governor and served two terms, 1911-15. His election is attributed to the influence of fusion, the coalition of the prohibition factions of both . . . Map (db m61778) HM
20 Tennessee, Coffee County, Beech Grove — 2E 41 — Henry Watterson
Born in Washington, Feb. 16, 1840, where his father, Harvey Magee Watterson, was in Congress, he spent most of his boyhood in a house 100 ft. W. Subsequently Confederate soldier, journalist and political leader, he founded the Louisville . . . Map (db m81375) HM
21 Tennessee, Coffee County, Pelham — 2 E 3 — Coffee County / Grundy County
Coffee County Established 1836; named in honor of Major General John Coffee soldier, surveyor, and close friend of Andrew Jackson. Tennessee troops under his command took a decisive part in the New Orleans Campaign, December 23, 1814 to . . . Map (db m150467) HM
22 Tennessee, Crockett County, Alamo — 4D 28 — Crockett County's First Court
In the second floor of the original Methodist Episcopal Church here, the first county court met. March 12, 1872, with Isaac Johnson Chairman, and Commissioners W.N. Beasley, John F. Sinclair, J.F. Robertson, David A. James, Asa Dean, Frank F. Wood, . . . Map (db m156333) HM
23 Tennessee, Cumberland County, Crossville — In Honor Of George Washington1732 - 1799
"First in war, First in peace, First in the hearts of his countrymen" Historic Red Maple Tree from Mount Vernon planted by the Crab-Orchard Chapter, NSDAR.Map (db m159990) HM
24 Tennessee, Davidson County, Antioch, Bridle Downs — 3A 76 — John Bell's Birthplace200 yds. →
The house of his birth, Feb. 18, 1796, was on this site. Graduate of Nashville's Cumberland College, 1814, he was a state senator in 1817 and Member of Congress, 1827 to 1841, when appointed Secretary of War. He was nominated for the Presidency by . . . Map (db m151191) HM
25 Tennessee, Davidson County, Hermitage — A Future President's HomeFrom Adversity, Strength
Andrew Jackson took on life with grit and determination. Both served him well. Through persistence, ambition, and luck, the boy born into a struggling immigrant family and orphaned at age fourteen, would become a respected lawyer, judge, . . . Map (db m81404) HM
26 Tennessee, Davidson County, Hermitage — Andrew Jackson DonelsonJackson's Protégé
Of all the young men Andrew Jackson helped raise, perhaps none showed as much promise as Rachel's nephew Andrew Jackson Donelson. Donelson became Jackson's ward at age five when his father died. Jackson saw to young Donelson's education, sending . . . Map (db m182555) HM
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27 Tennessee, Davidson County, Hermitage — 3A 11 — Tulip Grove
Designed by Jos. Reiff, who was also builder of the Hermitage, this house was built in 1836 for Andrew J. Donelson, Jackson's namesake and secretary. A West Point graduate, Donelson was at one time minister to Prussia, and held other offices. In . . . Map (db m147680) HM
28 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville — 3A 12 — John Haywood
On the site of this house was home of John Haywood, a Supreme Court Justice in North Carolina. Founder (1820) of the Antiquarian Society, forerunner of the Tennessee Historical Society and author of the basic histories of the state, he is known as . . . Map (db m182312) HM
29 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, Downtown — 3A 180 — Avon N. Williams, Jr.1921-1994
A native of Knoxville, Tennessee, Avon N. Williams, Jr., was an attorney, statewide civil rights leader, politician, educator, and a founder of the Davidson County Independent Political Council and the Tennessee Voters Council. In 1950, as a . . . Map (db m147486) HM
30 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, Downtown — Colonel John Donelson
In appreciation of the services of Colonel John Donelson Born in Delaware, 1718. Died in Kentucky 1786. Distinguished in early life in Virginia as a civil, industrial and military leader. Member of the House of Burgesses, iron . . . Map (db m59376) HM
31 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, Downtown — 3A 186 — First Masonic Hall Reported missing
Across the alley stood the first Masonic Hall in the state, designed by architect Hugh Roland in 1818. Marquis de la Fayette was entertained there in 1825 by Past Grand Master Andrew Jackson. The 17th General Assembly of Tennessee met there in 1827. . . . Map (db m188945) HM
32 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, Downtown — Hume-Fogg High School
On this site was erected, in 1853, Nashville's first public school building, named in memory of Alfred Hume, an eminent educator, and known as the “Father of the Nashville public school system.” On this spot was the site of a building . . . Map (db m166566) HM
33 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, Downtown — In Memory of Francis Fogg1795-1880
First President of the Nashville Board of EducationMap (db m173561) HM
34 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, Downtown — Jeffrey Lockelier
Jeffrey Lockelier, a free man of color, worked at the Courthouse following a military career in Jackson's army. "Major Jeffrey" called Nashville home for twenty years. His 1830 obituary eulogized him as one "who bestowed his best days to the service . . . Map (db m206232) HM
35 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, Downtown — 232 — John Robert LewisFeb. 21, 1940 - July 17, 2020
John Robert Lewis was born on Feb. 21, 1940 to sharecropper parents in Troy, Ala. He entered Nashville's American Baptist Theological Seminary in 1957 and soon began attending non-violence workshops at Clark Memorial Methodist Church with the . . . Map (db m177650) HM
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36 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, Downtown — Poll Tax / 19th Amendment
In 1890, the state legislature made payment of a poll tax a condition of voting. Women were granted the right to vote in 1920 with the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. This receipt is one of the first issued to a woman . . . Map (db m206245) HM
37 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, Downtown — Thomas H. Shriver Towers
Thomas H. Shriver (1932-1997) was a Nashville native and a distinguished public servant best remembered as District Attorney General from 1966-1987 and as a Criminal Court Judge from 1987-1997. He was a graduate of Vanderbilt University and . . . Map (db m174701) HM
38 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, Downtown — 94 — Votes for Women
On August 18, 1920, Tennessee became the 36th state to ratify the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, thereby giving all American women the right to vote. After weeks of intense lobbying by national leaders, Tennessee passed the measure by one . . . Map (db m52369) HM
39 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, Downtown — Women and the Whig Party
Although women did not have the right to vote, they played a major role in the success of the Whig Party in the South and particularly in Nashville. Women were invited to Whig conventions in the 1840s and 1850s, and over 150 women marched to the . . . Map (db m206233) HM
40 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, East Nashville — 3A 105 — Hill McAlister1875-1959
A native of Nashville, Hill McAlister was elected City Attorney in 1905. In 1911 he was elected to the State Senate where he supported legislation in the areas of health, education, and labor. He later served five terms as State Treasurer and two . . . Map (db m145810) HM
41 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, FANG — 3A 163 — Samuel Allen McElwee1858 - 1914
Born a slave in Madison County, Samuel McElwee began teaching school in Haywood County at the age of 16. In 1882, he was elected to the Tennessee House of Representatives and one year later was graduated from Fisk University. The only African . . . Map (db m81465) HM
42 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, Hadley Park — Marion Barry
Marion Barry received his Master's Degree in Chemistry from Fisk University. While in Nashville, he became the first chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC). He continued his civil rights activism in the South until 1965, . . . Map (db m209053) HM
43 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, Midtown — 212 — Betty Chiles Nixon1936-2016
Betty Nixon was a trailblazing woman in Nashville politics, an ardent preservationist, and a relentless advocate for the city's people and neighborhoods. She served on the Metro Council from 1975 to 1987, was the first woman to chair its Budget . . . Map (db m154866) HM
44 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, Midtown — Lois Marie DeBerry1945 - 2013
As the longest serving member of the Tennessee House of Representatives (1973-2013), Rep. DeBerry was known as an exemplary legislator. She was the first woman to chair the Shelby County delegation, the first female Speaker Pro Tempore (1987-2010), . . . Map (db m203498) HM
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45 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, Midtown — 3A 238 — Vanderbilt Memorial Gymnasium
Vanderbilt Memorial Gymnasium was dedicated to Vanderbilt students and alumni killed in World War II on December 6, 1952. The site of civil rights activities; here in 1966 Nashville's Pearl High School won the first desegregated TSSAA basketball . . . Map (db m135220) HM
46 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, North Capitol — "War of the Roses"
Robert L. Taylor defeated his brother, Alfred A. Taylor, in the 1886 governor's race dubbed the War of the Roses.Map (db m216086) HM
47 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, North Capitol — Agrarian Reform Movement
The Agrarian Reform Movement, champion of the small farmer, elected its Democratic candidate governor in 1890.Map (db m216106) HM
48 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, North Capitol — Albert Gore Jr.
In 1992 and 1996, Albert Gore Jr. elected vice-president of the United States.Map (db m218857) HM
49 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, North Capitol — Andrew Jackson elected President
Andrew Jackson elected U.S. President in 1828.Map (db m215485) HM
50 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, North Capitol — Andrew Jackson Re-election
In 1832, Andrew Jackson re-elected President.Map (db m215480) HM
51 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, North Capitol — Andrew Johnson1808-1875
17th President of the United States of America 1865-1869 Map (db m213210) HM
52 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, North Capitol — Capitol Hill Redevelopment Plan of 1949
The Capitol Hill Redevelopment Plan of 1949 addressed land surrounding the capitol building and was one of the first large-scale urban renewal projects in the United States.Map (db m218497) HM
53 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, North Capitol — David Crockett elected to Congress
David Crockett elected in 1827 to U.S. CongressMap (db m215281) HM
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54 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, North Capitol — East Tennessee's possible re-entry to the Union
Knoxville and Greeneville hosted conventions in 1861 to discuss East Tennessee's possible re-entry to the Union.Map (db m215617) HM
55 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, North Capitol — Edward H. "Boss" Crump
In 1915, Edward H. "Boss" Crump was ousted as Memphis mayor for refusal to enforce prohibition laws, but he and his political machine greatly influenced Tennessee politics for the next 40 years.Map (db m216208) HM
56 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, North Capitol — Ex-Confederates
Ex-Confederates regained the vote in 1869.Map (db m215709) HM
57 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, North Capitol — First General Assembly to meet in new Capitol
The first General Assembly to meet in the new Capitol was convened by Governor Andrew Johnson in 1853.Map (db m215553) HM
58 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, North Capitol — First tax for public education
First tax for public education was instituted in 1854.Map (db m215541) HM
59 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, North Capitol — Governor-elect Lamar Alexander
In 1979, Governor-elect Lamar Alexander assumed office three days early due to the suspicions raised by the U.S. Justice Department's investigation into the administration of Governor Ray Blanton.Map (db m218818) HM
60 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, North Capitol — 106 — Houston's Law Office
Sam Houston, a native of Virginia, moved to Nashville in 1818 to study law with Judge James Trimble. Admitted to the bar later that year, Houston practiced in Lebanon, Tenn., before returning to Nashville to serve as District Attorney (1819-21). In . . . Map (db m147738) HM
61 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, North Capitol — James C. Napier
In 1911, President Taft appointed Nashville African-American attorney James C. Napier Register of the U.S. Treasury.Map (db m216201) HM
62 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, North Capitol — James K. Polk
James K. Polk from Columbia elected Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives in 1835.Map (db m215452) HM
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63 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, North Capitol — James K. Polk death
James K. Polk, 11th President of the United States, died in Nashville in 1849Map (db m215551) HM
64 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, North Capitol — James K. Polk, elected President and territorial gains during the Mexican War
In 1844, James K. Polk was elected U. S. President. During his term of office, territorial gains from the Mexican War extended the western border of the United States to the Pacific Ocean.Map (db m215514) HM
65 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, North Capitol — Knoxville
Knoxville, laid out in 1791 by Charles McClung, became the territorial capital when Governor Blount moved there in 1792.Map (db m215144) HM
66 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, North Capitol — Mero District
Mero District established by North Carolina in central part of the future state in November 1788.Map (db m214976) HM
67 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, North Capitol — Nashville and Davidson County
In 1963, Nashville and Davidson County became the first in the nation to consolidate governments into a single metropolitan entity.Map (db m218763) HM
68 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, North Capitol — Nashville Convention of 1850
The Nashville Convention of 1850 discussed secession of the Southern states, foreshadowing divisions that would violently erupt with the onset of the Civil War.Map (db m215550) HM
69 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, North Capitol — New Constitution of 1834
A new constitution in 1834 provided for fairer taxation and more opportunities for representation, but continued to deny suffrage for women and took away free African-American male voting rights.Map (db m215477) HM
70 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, North Capitol — Population requirement to petition for Tennessee statehood
In 1795, a census revealed that the territory exceeded the required 60,000 population to petition Congress for Tennessee statehood.Map (db m215163) HM
71 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, North Capitol — President Lincoln and Vice President Andrew Johnson
With the re-election of President Lincoln in 1864, Tennessee's governor, Andrew Johnson, was elected Vice-President on November 4.Map (db m215627) HM
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72 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, North Capitol — President Lyndon B. Johnson
President Lyndon B. Johnson discussed Vietnam policy before the General Assembly in 1967.Map (db m218792) HM
73 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, North Capitol — Rocky Mount
Rocky Mount became the first territorial capital in 1790 when Governor Blount established temporary residence at the home of William Cobb.Map (db m215141) HM
74 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, North Capitol — Sam Houston elected governor in 1827
Sam Houston, who as a young man lived among the Cherokee, was elected governor in 1827.Map (db m215481) HM
75 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, North Capitol — Samuel Dold Morgan 1798-1880
Samuel Dold Morgan, born November 8, 1798, in Staunton, Virginia, moved with his family at an early age to Maryville, Tenn. and later to Huntsville, Ala. following attendance at University of Nashville and employment in Huntsville, he moved to . . . Map (db m163423) HM
76 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, North Capitol — Southwest Territory
North Carolina ceded its western lands to the national government in 1789, and present-day Tennessee existed as the Southwest Territory from 1790 to 1796. William Blount as appointed territorial governor.Map (db m215140) HM
77 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, North Capitol — State of Franklin
The separate State of Franklin, with John Sevier as governor, was formed in 1784 around Greeneville by future Tennesseans dissatisfied with North Carolina's lack of protection.Map (db m214973) HM
78 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, North Capitol — Tennessee Capital
After intervals in Knoxville, Murfreesboro, and Kingston. Nashville became the permanent state capital in 1843.Map (db m215515) HM
79 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, North Capitol — Tennessee moving toward statehood
Frontier settlements became more permanent, despite Cherokee resistance which lasted until 1795. In a momentous decade, North Carolina citizenship gave way to territorial status in preparation for Tennessee statehood under the new nation.Map (db m214981) HM
80 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, North Capitol — Tennessee State CapitolNational Historic Civil Engineering Landmark
The Tennessee State Capitol (constructed 1845 - 1877) was designed by engineer and architect William Strickland. It was one of the first buildings in the nation with structural iron roof trusses. The Capitol grounds were designed by engineers . . . Map (db m163503) HM
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81 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, North Capitol — Territorial Assembly
In 1794, an elected Territorial Assembly held its first session.Map (db m215156) HM
82 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, North Capitol — Tomb of James Knox PolkJames Knox Polk, — President of the U.S. Born Nov. 2, 1795, Died June 15, 1849. —
The mortal remains of James Knox Polk are resting in the vault beneath. He was born in MecKlenburg County North Carolina and emigrated with his father Samuel Polk to Tennessee in 1806. The beauty of virtue was illustrated in . . . Map (db m85552) HM
83 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, North Capitol — Two Governors, Two GovernmentsThe Capitol in the Civil War
Within the walls of this magnificent Greek Revival-style capitol, designed by famed American architect William Strickland, a Confederate governor and a Federal military governor each administered the state during the Civil War. Governor Isham . . . Map (db m166572) HM
84 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, North Capitol — Uniform Textbook Law
General Assembly passed Uniform Textbook Law in 1899.Map (db m216151) HM
85 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, North Capitol — Watauga Association
In 1772, the Watauga Association document was created, bringing the first written form of government in present-day Tennessee.Map (db m214955) HM
86 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, North Capitol — William Strickland 1788-1864
William Strickland, architect and engineer, was born in 1768, and grew up in Philadelphia. The son of a master carpenter, Strickland became a friend of Benjamin Henry Latrobe, renowned designer of the day, and was apprenticed to Latrobe at the . . . Map (db m163529) HM
87 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, Rutledge Hill — Charlie Cardwell Garden
Mr. Cardwell began his government career in 1958, working for the city of Nashville as a Junior Accountant. He then served the newly-formed Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County as Auditor (1963-68), Assistant Chief Accountant . . . Map (db m198816) HM
88 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, Rutledge Hill — Charlie Cardwell Garden
Mr. Cardwell began his government career in 1958, working for the city of Nashville as a Junior Accountant. He then served the newly-formed Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County as Auditor (1963-68), Assistant Chief Accountant . . . Map (db m221586) HM
89 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, Rutledge Hill — Richard H. Fulton
Born in Nashville, January 27, 1927 Richard H. Fulton graduated from East High School before attending the University of Tennessee and serving in the Navy during World War II. After time as a merchant, he began a public service career of . . . Map (db m198800) HM
90 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, Sobro — 76 — Customs House
President Rutherford B. Hayes laid its cornerstone in 1877. Designed by Treasury Department architect W.A. Potter, it was occupied in 1882 by collectors of customs and internal revenue, U.S. courts, and Nashville's main post office. Addition to rear . . . Map (db m147164) HM
91 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, South Nashville — Andrew Johnson
governor of Tennessee from 1853 to 1857, was appointed military governor of the state in March 1862 by President Abraham Lincoln after the fall of Nashville. At Johnson's urging, the Union Army began constructing fortifications around the city. . . . Map (db m178420) HM
92 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, South Nashville — John Bell1796 - 1869 — Congressman, U.S. Senator, 1860 U.S. Presidential candidate, iron industry entrepreneur —
Though largely forgotten today, John Bell was one of the last great American statesmen. He was born in Davidson County in 1796, the year Tennessee became a state. Bell was elected to the U.S. Congress defeating Felix Grundy, Bell's service, . . . Map (db m166482) HM
93 Tennessee, Davidson County, Nashville, Southside Neighborhood Coalition — 40 — James Carroll Napier
James C. Napier (1845-1940), Nashville Negro lawyer, educator, member of the city council, delegate to four Republican conventions, Register of U.S. Treasury, 1911-15, was a trustee of Fisk, Howard, and Meharry, advocate of the public schools, and . . . Map (db m147545) HM
94 Tennessee, Dickson County, Dickson — 3E 13 — Frank Goad Clement
Born on this site, June 1920, Clement spent his childhood in Dickson. Famous as an orator, he was three times elected Governor of Tennessee, for a two-year term in 1952 and for four-year terms in 1954 and 1962. Among the programs inaugurated during . . . Map (db m68933) HM
95 Tennessee, Fayette County, LaGrange — 4E 66 — Home of Lucy Holcombe Pickens
The "Queen of the Confederacy" was born here January 11, 1832. In 1858 she married Francis Pickens, United States Ambassador to Russia and later Governor of South Carolina. During the Civil War, Lucy was the only woman honored by having her portrait . . . Map (db m37274) HM
96 Tennessee, Fayette County, LaGrange — Lucy Petway Holcombe Pickens House
This house was the birthplace of Lucy P. Holcombe Pickens (June 11, 1832 - Aug. 8, 1899), a noted beauty of ante-bellum days and the most famous person born in La Grange. Mrs. Pickens is the only woman whose likeness has appeared on American . . . Map (db m37276) HM
97 Tennessee, Fayette County, Somerville — 4E 56 — Organization of Fayette County
Fayette County was organized the first Monday in December, 1824, in the home of Robert G. Thornton, ten miles S. East on North fork of Wolf River. It was made a part of the district which David Crockett then represented in the state legislature.Map (db m33856) HM
98 Tennessee, Fentress County, Clarkrange — 2C 18 — Kate Bradford Stockton1880-1969
Kate Bradford Stockton was born in Stockton, California, in 1880. Four years later, she moved with her parents to Fentress County. She was the descendant of a distinguished family of radical thinkers, and was the product of the Upper Cumberland . . . Map (db m72466) HM
99 Tennessee, Franklin County, Winchester — Built 1914Winchester City Hall
Between the 1850s and 1911, a livery stable and stone works occupied the north end of this site. With the John Custer Family home on the south corner, the present building was constructed for the US Post Office and various government offices. After . . . Map (db m75915) HM
100 Tennessee, Franklin County, Winchester — 2E 10 — Peter Turney
1/8 mi. N.W. are ruins of the antebellum home of Peter Turney (1827-1903). Organizer and commander of the 1st Tennessee Infantry CSA until wounded; member of State Supreme Court, 1878-86; chief justice, 1886-93; governor; 1893-97. The house was . . . Map (db m25428) HM

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