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Colonel James Robertson
in Fort Nashboroough on 1st Avenue North 0.1 miles south of Church Street, Nashville,
TN ,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
36° 9' 51.3",
-86° 46' 31.319976"
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Tennessee State
Historical Marker
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In honor of
Colonel James Robertson
Born 1742 in Virginia
Died 1814 in Tennessee
He came from eastern North Carolina to the Watauga Settlement in what is now eastern Tennessee 1769-1770, where he was a leader in Civil and Indian Affairs.
Conducted the Land Party of settlers to the French Lick in 1779-1780, built this fort Nashborough and defended it in all the various Indian attacks. Remained with the colony when many had forsaken it during a period of great stress, suffering and discouragement, and gave to it a whole life-time of patriotic service.
The verdict of history well entitles him the name of: The Father of West (now Middle) Tennessee and the Founder of Nashville.
He possessed to an eminent degree the confidence and esteem of all his contemporaries, and merited all the eulogium and affection which the most ardent of his countrymen have ever bestowed upon him.. His services in peace and war are gratefully remembered.
Haywood
Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00 |
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Colonel James Robertson Historical Marker Location Map, Nashville, Tennessee Map
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