Joseph W. Byrns 1867-1936 - 3 C 67 - Tennessee Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

Joseph W. Byrns 1867-1936

Joseph Wellington Byrns was born in 1869 in a small cabin near Cedar Hill. A graduate of the Law department of Vanderbilt University, he served in both chambers of the Tennessee General Assembly. Elected to the United States House of Representatives, he represented this area in Congress for 27 years. At the time of his June 4, 1936 death, Byrns was Speaker of the House of Representatives. Later, the Robertson County School Board named Jo Byrns school in his honor.

Tennessee Historical Commission

Marker reads the same on both sides.

Other Information: Jo Byrns Wikipedia entry

Marker Name: Joseph W. Byrns 1867-1936 Marker Location: Roadside Type of Marker: Person Marker Number: 3 C 67 Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker: Tennessee Historical Commission

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