Vanderbilt University

Marker # 3A 51

Text: “An independent, privately supported university founded 1875 by Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt, New York shipping & railway magnate, who gave $1,000,000 to start the university & expressed his wish that it should ‘contribute to strengthening the ties which should exist between all geographical sections of our common country.’”

Notes: Marker is somewhat easy to get to. Located near the intersection of West End Avenue and Louise Avenue on the sidewalk around Vanderbilt University Campus. Most parking is by permit only, or metered, however there is public parking near the intersection of 23rd and West End in the parking lot of some businesses. This will be quite a walk, however. It may be acceptable to park in the roundabout entrance of Vanderbilt University near the marker for short periods of time, but I wouldn't dwell there for risk of being towed. While at the roundabout, you can snag a picture of the Commodore Vanderbilt statue and the Vanderbilt Clock Tower.

Marker Name: Vanderbilt University Marker Location: Roadside Type of Marker: Other Marker Number: 3A 51 Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker: Tennessee Historical Commission

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At minimum, your visit must consist of a picture of the marker itself or anything referenced on the marker plus additional information you may have learned about the waymark topic. (You and your GPS receiver do not need to be in the picture, but can.)

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Date Logged Log User Rating   10/23/2011 bmon419 visited it