Historic Markers Across Tennessee
William Walker
Marker ID: |
NHC 35 |
Location: |
at the intersection of Commerce St and 4th Ave N,, Nashville, TN |
County: |
Davidson |
Coordinates: |
N 36° 9.752 W 086° 46.679 |
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36.16253333 -86.77798333 |
Style: |
Free Standing ** |
Waymark: |
WM8NX
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Text:
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
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