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Adelicia Acklen Head Shot
A close-up of a portrait of Adelicia Acklen
Business and Leisure Transportation
This paper explores the modes of transportation available to people in Nashville in the 19th century, including river travel, railroads, carriages, and the roads/turnpikes most likely used.
Philanthropic Work of Adelicia Acklen
This paper examines the work that Adelicia Acklen conducted in terms of philanthropy and charity in Nashville.
Business and Real Estate Ventures Research
This paper traces some of Adelicia Acklen's business ventures and real estate transactions.
Census - 1860, Davidson County, TN
On this page, you see the listing of Adelicia and Joseph Acklen, as well as their gardeners Leon Geny and Robert Kunze - both European immigrants.
Downtown Presbyterian Church
Three photos of the exterior of the Downtown Presbyterian Church in Nashville
Downtown Presbyterian Church Marker
Adelicia Acklen donated a bell ($3000) for the church in 1867. This is an example of her charitable work in Nashville.
Site of former offices on Cherry Street
Adelicia Acklen owned several office spaces on Cherry Street. This photo is of the current location of where those offices were located.
Tour - Adelicia Acklen Portrait
A full view of a portrait of Adelicia Acklen in Belmont Mansion
Tour - Adelicia's Bedroom
Photo of the Master Bedroom in Belmont Mansion, part of FLARE student tour