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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14BY_colonel-john-donelson_Nashville-TN.html
In appreciation ofthe services ofColonel John DonelsonBorn 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 manufacturer, Lieutenant C…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1471_lieutenant-james-simmons-timothy_Nashville-TN.html
This tree was planted May 24th 1919 by the Catholic Children of Nashville in grateful memory of Lieutenant James Simmons Timothy of the 80th Company, 6th Regiment U.S.M.C.who was killed in action at Belleau Wood, France,June 14th 1918, aged 25 yea…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM133D_the-parthenon_Nashville-TN.html
The world's only replica of the Parthenon, epitome of Greek culture, was the central building at Tennessee's Centennial Exposition, May 1 thru October 31, 1897. The original temple, dedicated to Athena, Greek Goddess of Wisdom occupied the most sc…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM117Z_nashville-academy-of-medicine_Nashville-TN.html
The Nashville Medical Society, the first medical association in Tennessee, was founded March 5, 1821, by 7 physicians in the log courthouse on the Public Square. Pres. was Dr. Felix Robertson, first white child born in Nashville. Chartered Sept. 4…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10PE_remnants-of-the-university-of-nashville_Nashville-TN.html
These Ionic column capitals once adorned the Cumberland College building constructed in 1806 just south of downtown Nashville. Originally founded in December 1785 as Davidson Academy (the nation's 15th college), Cumberland's charter was altered in…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10K2_battle-of-nashville_Nashville-TN.html
Lee's Corps held the right flank of the line in the final stages of the battle, linking with Stewart to the west. Here is extended east, then south around Peach Orchard Hill. Violent attacks by Steedman's brigades were repulsed bloodily: Lee did n…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10K1_hoods-retreat_Nashville-TN.html
In this neighborhood, late in the evening of his decisive defeat at Nashville, Hood reorganized his army for withdrawal southward. Lt. Gen. Stephen D. Lee's Corps, supported by Chalmers' Cavalry Division, covered the withdrawal, fighting continuou…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1039_battle-of-nashville_Nashville-TN.html
On this hill was fought the decisive encounter of the Battle of Nashville December 16, 1864. At 4:15 P.M. a Federal assault at the angle on top of the hill broke the Confederate line. Col. W. M. Shy 20th Tenn. Inf. was killed and Gen. T. B. Smith …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1032_julia-mcclung-green_Nashville-TN.html
Dedicated educator who served Davidson County public schools 57 years as a teacher, the first Supervisor of Elementary Education 1911-1944, and Director of Character Education, Miss Julia oversaw schools countywide. A progressive, she pioneered sc…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1031_the-harpeth-hall-school_Nashville-TN.html
On Sept. 17, 1951, Harpeth Hall opened as an independent girls' college preparatory school on the former P.M. Estes estate. Susan Souby headed the first school of 161 girls. Originating with Ward Seminary (1865-1913); Belmont College for Young Wom…