3A 130 Sampson W. Keeble - Nashville, TN
N 36° 09.713 W 086° 46.485
16S E 520259 N 4001927
A TN historical marker commemorating the first African-American to serve in the TN General Assembly.
Waymark Code: WMF9VB
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 09/16/2012
Views: 12
This Tennessee historical marker is located across the street of the Hard Rock Cafe, Nashville, TN in downtown Nashville. It is posted along the curb near 111 Broadway, Nashville, TN and is about a block away from the Riverwalk, and a block awayh from the Shelby Street Bridge.
The plaque reads the same on both sides. It says:
"3A 130
Sampson W. Keeble
Sampson W. Keeble, barber, businessman, and civic leader, became the first African-American to serve in the Tennessee General Assembly. Serving from 1873 to 1875, Keeble was appointed to the House Military Affairs Committee. After service in the legislature, he was elected magistrate in Davidson County and served from 1877 to 1882.
Tennessee Historical Commission."
Marker Name: Sampson W. Keeble
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Person
Marker Number: 3A 130
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Tennessee Historical Commission
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