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Mansker's Station

Memorial Drive west of U.S. 31W, Goodlettsville, TN , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 36° 19' 16.019976", -86° 42' 52.979976"
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Here, near Mansker's Lick, Casper Mansker established a station of the Cumberland Settlements in 1780. The road connecting with Nashboro was built in 1781. John Donelson and his family moved here after abandoning his Clover Bottom Station, following the 1780 massacre. A great game trail ran northeast from the Lick.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission.

Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00
 
   
 
 
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