Promise Land (3E 17) - Charlotte TN
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Don.Morfe
N 36° 12.646 W 087° 12.646
16S E 481054 N 4007346
In this locality shortly after the Civil War, freed slaves established Promise Land, the first African-American community of Dickson County. Early settlers were Nathan Bowen, Washington Vanleer, and two brothers, John and Arch Nesbitt.
Waymark Code: WM138PT
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 10/13/2020
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Promise Land-In this locality shortly after the Civil War, freed slaves established Promise Land, the first African-American community of Dickson County. Early settlers were Nathan Bowen, Washington Vanleer, and two brothers, John and Arch Nesbitt. In time, the community encompassed about 1000 acres, included 50 homes, several stores, two churches and a school. Although only the St John Church and the schoolhouse remain, heirs of the original African American landowners still own much of the land.
LOCATION: Marker is near Charlotte, Tennessee, in Dickson County. Marker is on Promise Land Road 0.1 miles north of Reddon Crossing Road, on the left when traveling north. Marker is in this post office area: Charlotte TN 37036, United States of America.
Marker Name: Promise Land
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Other
Marker Number: 3E 17
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Tennessee Historical Commission.
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