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Fort Nashborough

Category:   History and Architecture Tour

Address

170 1st Ave N
Nashville, TN 37201

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Hours

Self-guided tours daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Details

On January 1, 1780, James Robertson founded Nashville when he led his group of pioneers across the frozen Cumberland river to a place called The Cedar Bluffs. These men built a fort here called Nashborough, which would shelter the first families until Indian attacks ended in 1792.

Admission: Free

Location: Riverfront Park, downtown Nashville.

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