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William Walker
at the intersection of Commerce St and 4th Ave N, Nashville,
TN ,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
36° 9' 45.119988",
-86° 46' 40.739988"
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Tennessee State
Historical Marker
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William Walker
Grey-eyed Man of Destiny
Born May 8, 1824, Walker moved to this site from 6th Ave. N. in 1840. In early life he was doctor, lawyer, and journalist. He invaded Mexico in 1853 with 46 men and proclaimed himself Pres., Republic of Lower California. Led force into Nicaragua in 1855; was elected its Pres. in 1856. In attempt to wage war on Honduras was captured and executed Sept. 13, 1860.
Historical Commission of Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County
No. 35 Erected 1970
Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00 |
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William Walker Historical Marker Location Map, Nashville, Tennessee Map
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