William Walker - Historical Commission of Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County - Tennessee Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

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

Marker reads the same on both sides.

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Marker Name: William Walker "Grey-eyed Man of Destiny" Marker Location: Roadside Type of Marker: Other Marker Number: 35 Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker: Historical Commission of Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County

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