FIRST - Postmaster in Camden - Tennessee
Posted by: YoSam.
N 36° 03.504 W 088° 06.656
16S E 399946 N 3990996
Originally called Tranquility, then changed to Camden.
Waymark Code: WM1159K
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 08/18/2019
Views: 1
County of Marker: Benton County
Location of Marker: Main St. & Westview Ave., Camden
Marker Text:
4A 30
"Tranquility"
An early post office of this name was opened Sept. 28, 1835, in the home of William H.H. Burton, which stood at this site. It remained here until Aug. 27, 1837, when it was moved to the public square of Camden and the name changed to "Camden."
Samuel H. Burton was the first postmaster. In this Burton home, Benton County was organized Feb. 7, 1836, and the County Court met here until the Courthouse was built.
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