Original driveway to “Travelers' Rest,” home of Gen'l. James Robertson, founder of Nashville. He and other pioneers received immense grants of land in this neighborhood from North Carolina for their public services. — — Map (db m151692) HM
1.2 mile NE James Robertson built his cabin in 1779 at 23rd and Park. In October 1784 Robertson moved to his Richland Creek farm, living in the log structure until 1787, when the first brick house in Middle Tennessee was completed. Called . . . — — Map (db m248088) HM