Grassmere - Nashville, TN
Posted by: bmon419
N 36° 05.400 W 086° 44.037
16S E 523951 N 3993963
Historic marker describing the founding of the Grassmere farm.
Waymark Code: WMD4T9
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 11/19/2011
Views: 10
Grassmere
Davidson County Marker # 108
Text: “Col. Michael C. Dunn, a landowner and sheriff, built a home in the Federal style ca. 1810. A grandson-in-law, William D. Shute, received the farm in 1859 and named it Grassmere. Intact following the Civil War, the house was renovated and an Italianate porch added ca. 1880. Margaret and Elise Croft, 5th generation descendants, lived here until their deaths. Wishing to preserved the farm, the sisters gave it to future generations as a “nature study center.””
Erected in 2001.
Notes: Marker is somewhat difficult to get to. Located at the intersection of Nolensville Road and Zoo Road in Nashville. Marker is easy to spot, but there is no nearby public parking on the same side of the road. The red light nearby is also unreliable for giving a safe crossing to the marker, as it only changes if there is traffic wanting to cross Nolensville Road. Use great care when approaching this marker.