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| DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE |
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| HISTORY of DAVIDSON COUNTY |
| Established May 17,
1783 Organized October 6, 1783 Parent County: North Carolina County formed thirteen years before Tennessee became a state Nashville is county seat and capital of the state |
| PEOPLE of DAVIDSON COUNTY |
| County Named in honor of Brigadier General William Lee Davidson | Served as a Revolutionary War
officer from North Carolina Was killed in action at Cowan's Ford, North Carolina 1781 |
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BRIGADIER GENERAL WILLIAM LEE DAVIDSON (ca 1746-1781) |
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Born in Canada
Came to our area in 1788 and took up residence in a cave on the Cumberland River across from what is now Shelby Park.
Prior to moving here,
Demontbreun had an extensive career in politics and appeared to have been
a successful business man.
Decided to move here
and eventually brought his wife and they both lived in the cave where she
gave birth to a child which
is believed to have
been the first white child to be born in Davidson County.
In his early years
here Demontbreun was a trapper and was successful at this endeavor.
Demontbreun was born
JacQues Timothe Boucher Sieur Demontbreun
In the years following
his death it was unclear exactly where he was buried and speculated on by
many.
It was finally
determined that Demonbreun's final resting place was in what is now Carney
Cemetery in Cheatham County. His grave is marked with an engraved stone.
Information and cave pictures contributed by A Hastings 2'06
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Cave pictures
contributed by Jon 8'06
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TIMOTHY DEMONTBREUN (ca 1747-1826) |
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| HIGHER EDUCATION IN DAVIDSON COUNTY |
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West End Av 37240 |
3500 John Merritt Blvd 37203 |
| VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY | TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY |
| Belmont Blvd 37212 Undergraduate degrees offered in 49 major fields of study Masters degrees in accounting, business, education, music, and nursing Enrollment about 2,870 |
1000 17th Ave N 37208 Founded 1866 Offers 22 undergraduate degrees Six masters degrees Appx 850 students attend from many states and foreign countries |
| BELMONT UNIVERSITY | FISK UNIVERSITY |
| 3901 Granny White Pike 37204 | 1005 D B Todd Blvd 37208 |
| DAVID LIPSCOMB UNIVERSITY | MEHARRY MEDICAL SCHOOL |
| 2934 Sidco Dr 37204 | 333 Murfreesboro Rd 37203 |
| NASHVILLE SCHOOL OF LAW | TREVECCA NAZARENE COLLEGE |
| HIGHWAYS in DAVIDSON COUNTY |
| I-24, I-40, I-65, I-265, I-440, 31, 31A, 31E, 31W, 41, 41A, 70, 70S, 431 | 1, 6, 11, 12, 24, 41, 65, 96, 100, 106, 112, 155, 171, 174, 251, 255, 265 |
| U S Highways: | State Highways: |
| POST OFFICES of DAVIDSON COUNTY |
| Addie | Opened: May 13, 1895 | Closed: July 31, 1912 |
| Alex | Opened: February 26, 1890 | Closed: December 4, 1890 |
| Antioch | Opened: July 17, 1882 | Closed: Operating |
| Baker | Opened: November 29, 1882 | Closed: March 31, 1922 |
| Bakers Station | Opened: September 7, 1875 | Closed: November 29, 1882 |
| Belleview | Opened: February 26, 1867 | Closed: October 1, 1964 |
| Bellvue | Opened: October 1, 1964 | Closed: February 1, 1976 |
| Bordeaux | Opened: May 19, 1892 | Closed: August 30, 1902 |
| Bosland | Opened: March 25, 1892 | Closed: July 13, 1892 |
| Boydsville | Opened: January 12, 1825 | Closed: ca. 1826 |
| Bradley | Opened: June 16, 1898 | Closed: March 31, 1900 |
| Brooklyn | Opened: January 19, 1889 | Closed: April 30, 1902 |
| Buchanansville | Opened: prior 1832 | Closed: January 26, 1837 |
| Cactus | Opened: May 24, 1872 | Closed: September 28, 1879 |
| Capital View | Opened: April 20, 1858 | Closed: January 29, 1861 |
| Carlsbad | Opened: May 29, 1884 | Closed: February 2, 1895 |
| Chestnut Grove | Opened: July 14, 1830 | Closed: March 29, 1856 |
| Cockrill | Opened: October 28, 1893 | Closed: October 2, 1894 |
| Couchville | Opened: March 1, 1860 Reopened: July 3, 1867 |
Closed: June 20, 1867 Reclosed: January 31, 1910 |
| Crockett | Opened: February 15, 1840 | Closed: March 15, 1843 |
| Deinoss | Opened: July 15, 1837 | Closed: November 1, 1840 |
| Donelson | Opened: April 22, 1857 Reopened: December 17, 1867 Reopened: February 8, 1869 |
Closed: October 4, 1867 Reclosed: October 16, 1868 Reclosed: July 31, 1954 |
| Dozier | Opened: April 30, 1891 | Closed: June 30, 1902 |
| Drake | Opened: March 22, 1890 | Closed: May 19, 1892 |
| Dryfork | Opened: January 20, 1894 | Closed: December 31, 1900 |
| Eaton’s Creek | Opened: July 7, 1874 Reopened: June 19, 1877 |
Closed: January 3, 1876 Reclosed: November 17, 1887 |
| Edenwold | Opened: July 17, 1910 | Closed: September 31, 1959 |
| Edgefield | Opened: March 28, 1895 | Closed: July 17, 1910 |
| Edgefield Junction | Opened: January 26, 1868 | Closed: March 28, 1895 |
| Ednyville | Opened: June 14, 1828 | Closed: November 12, 1828 |
| Elm Hill | Opened: October 9, 1848 | Closed: October 6, 1859 |
| Fairview | Opened: December 23, 1847 | Closed: October 5, 1848 |
| Faro | Opened: August 2, 1897 | Closed: January 14, 1902 |
| Flat Rock | Opened: October 10, 1891 | Closed: September 26, 1894 |
| Flatrock | Opened: September 26, 1894 | Closed: August 23, 1901 |
| Fountain of Health | Opened: January 15, 1824 | Closed: August 30, 1838 |
| Franklin College | Opened: October 4, 1844 | Closed: January 16, 1879 |
| Gertrude | Opened: March 26, 1898 | Closed: June 30, 1902 |
| Gilroy | Opened: March 15, 1899 | Closed: May 30, 1902 |
| Glen Cliff | Opened: January 16, 1879 Reopened: January 16, 1879 |
Closed: April 26, 1873 Reclosed: December 31, 1901 |
| Goodlettsville | Opened: April 13, 1854 | Closed: Operating |
| Gulistan | Opened: May 18, 1850 | Closed: June 18, 1851 |
| Hardingville | Opened: March 30, 1892 | Closed: July 15, 1892 |
| Hermitage | Opened: April 28, 1873 | Closed: Operating |
| Hite | Opened: August 15, 1893 Reopened: February 13, 1904 |
Closed: November 14, 1903 Reclosed: October 30, 1904 |
| Jacksonville | Opened: March 23, 1918 | Closed: December 1, 1923 |
| Jimtown | Opened: October 7, 1893 | Closed: November 30, 1901 |
| Joelton | Opened: July 23, 1884 Reopened: April 29, 1902 |
Closed: April 15, 1900 Reclosed: Operating |
| Jordonia | Opened: November 17, 1887 | Closed: March 15, 1901 |
| Joslins | Opened: February 6, 1828 | Closed: July 7, 1829 |
| Julia Dean | Opened: April 7, 1851 | Closed: November 24, 1852 |
| Keeblesville | Opened: November 9, 1820 | Closed: ca. 1822 |
| Kens | Opened: July 7, 1896 | Closed: September 9, 1897 |
| Lannomville | Opened: February 10, 1885 | Closed: |
| Lickton | Opened: September 6, 1887 | Closed: December 22, 1900 |
| Lime Works | Opened: April 25, 1872 | Closed: |
| Linton | Opened: June 14, 1890 | Closed: August 31, 1909 |
| Lower Harpeth | Opened: August 19, 1828 | Closed: est. cal 1829 |
| Madison | Opened: May 21, 1857 Reopened: April 5, 1861 |
Closed: September 6, 1859 Reclosed: Operating |
| Madison College | Opened: April 18, 1936 | Closed: August 1, 1956 |
| Mansker’s Creek | Opened: March 19, 1824 | Closed: April 13, 1834 |
| Maplewood | Opened: February 29, 1888 | Closed: January 12, 1894 |
| Marcia | Opened: December 16, 1895 | Closed: May 29, 1896 |
| Marrow Bone | Opened: February 16, 1852 | Closed: September 22, 1866 |
| Marvel | Opened: March 15, 1899 | Closed: December 31, 1901 |
| Mayview | Opened: July 14, 1891 | Closed: May 31, 1893 |
| Morney | Opened: May 12, 1884 | Closed: December 31, 1900 |
| Morrow | Opened: February 23, 1898 | Closed: May 12, 1899 |
| Mount View | Opened: March 8, 1827 Reopened: March 1, 1842 |
Closed: January 26, 1837 Reclosed: August 23, 1852 |
| Mountview | Opened: May 19, 1898 | Closed: January 11, 1899 |
| McWhirtersville | Opened: December 16, 1852 | Closed: August 15, 1852 |
| McVilla | Opened: June 4, 1819 | Closed: est. ca 1825 |
| Nashville | Opened: April 1, 1796 Reopened: March 20, 1862 |
Closed: June 10, 1861 Reclosed: Operating |
| Newsom’s Station | Opened: May 10, 1875 Reopened: October 19, 1877 Reopened: March 12, 1886 |
Closed: June 22, 1875 Reclosed: October 11, 1881 Reclosed: August 31, 1918 |
| Newton | Opened: September 8, 1843 | Closed: January 30, 1844 |
| O’Neil | Opened: July 13, 1892 | Closed: June 30, 1902 |
| Oglesby | Opened: September 19, 1890 | Closed: June 30, 1902 |
| Old Hickory | Opened: August 20, 1890 Reopened: December 1, 1923 |
Closed: December 31, 1900 Reclosed: Operating |
| Oneyville | Opened:
November 28, 1870 Reopened: March 21, 1873 |
Closed: November 25, 1872 Reclosed: July 17, 1882 |
| Pantops | Opened: August 10, 1898 | Closed: October 25, 1899 |
| Paradise | Opened: February 21, 1827 | Closed: June 6, 1828 |
| Paradise Hill | Opened: August 22, 1866 | Closed: September 18, 1867 |
| Paragon Mills | Opened: September 19, 1879 | Closed: December 15, 1905 |
| Pleasant Hill | Opened: June 3, 1830 | Closed: December 21, 1848 |
| Pleasant Retreat | Opened: September 5, 1852 | Closed: March 27, 1853 |
| Rashboro | Opened: September 5, 1854 | Closed: April 22, 1856 |
| Ridge Post | Opened: March 24, 1857 Reopened: May 2, 1857 Reopened: September 9, 1870 |
Closed: April 9, 1857 Reclosed: June 12, 1868 Reclosed: October 18, 1894 |
| Ridgepost | Opened: October 18, 1894 | Closed: June 30, 1902 |
| Rosedale | Opened: May 10, 1872 | Closed: October 6, 1880 |
| Sain’s Creek | Opened: February 15, 1840 | Closed: March 15, 1843 |
| Settersville | Opened: August 7, 1897 | Closed: August 6, 1899 |
| Shwab | Opened: October 24, 1891 | Closed: August 31, 1900 |
| South Harpeth | Opened: February 3, 1837 | Closed: October 13, 1838 |
| South Nashville | Opened: April 4, 1857 | Closed: July 25, 1857 |
| Stewart’s Ferry | Opened: June 10, 1833 Reopened: October 10, 1873 |
Closed: September 22, 1866 Reclosed: August 15, 1902 |
| Sunny Point | Opened: August 23, 1875 | Closed: November 14, 1876 |
| Sycamore Mills | Opened: February 9, 1848 | Closed: May 26, 1856 |
| Tank | Opened: September 17, 1853 | Closed: February 26, 1867 |
| Tulipgrove | Opened: March 30, 1901 | Closed: January 30, 1904 |
| Tusculum | Opened: December 5, 1831 Reopened: August 16, 1842 |
Closed: October 25, 1839 Reclosed: January 30, 1844 |
| Una | Opened: June 22, 1882 | Closed: June 30, 1902 |
| Union Hill | Opened: August 28, 1888 | Closed: June 30, 1902 |
| Vaughn | Opened: March 19, 1884 | Closed: July 31, 1901 |
| Walton | Opened: August 18, 1892 | Closed: April 15, 1902 |
| Watkins | Opened: February 9, 1885 | Closed: June 12, 1900 |
| West Nashville | Opened: November 25, 1890 | Closed: October 24, 1899 |
| White Bend | Opened: July 19, 1854 Reopened: September 13, 1867 Reopened: July 15, 1872 Reopened: November 20, 1874 |
Closed: September 22, 1866 Reclosed: June 10, 1870 Reclosed: October 28, 1874 Reclosed: June 30, 1902 |
| White Creek Springs | Opened: September 6, 1838 Reopened: August 29, 1846 |
Closed: August 8, 1845 Reclosed: May 23, 1849 |
| Whites Creek | Opened: August 22, 1866 Reopened: August 15, 1873 |
Closed: January 23, 1869 Reclosed: Operating |
| Whitesburg | Opened: February 15, 1840 | Closed: March 15, 1843 |
| Wilkerson | Opened: March 20, 1882 | Closed: May 15, 1901 |
| Woodruff’s Station | Opened: September 6, 1859 | Closed: April 5, 1861 |
| Wrencoe | Opened: November 29, 1881 | Closed: September 15, 1903 |
| SIZE OF DAVIDSON COUNTY |
| Square Miles: |
502 |
| POPULATION OF DAVIDSON COUNTY |
| 1960 | 154,563 |
| 1970 | 426,029 |
| 1980 | 455,651 |
| 1990 | 510,784 |
| 2000 | 569,891 |
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