The nation’s historical markers delight, distort and, sometimes, just get the story wrong.
New historical marker honors one of Nashville’s first female doctors
The Metro Historical Commission voted unanimously Monday to approve a new marker in honor of Dr. Josie Wells. It will be placed outside Nashville General Hospital.
Despite Some Pushback, Cane Ridge Marker Will Publicize More Of Nashville’s History Of Lynchings
A 15-year-old Black boy was lynched by a white mob on Dec. 15, 1924. Despite a grand jury investigation, public outcry and a reward, no one was ever charged. Now, a new marker at the site of Davidson County’s last known lynching aims to share Samuel Smith’s story.
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