James Monroe McKenzie
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James Monroe McKenzie 1818-1873
Waymark Code: WM1X89
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 07/25/2007
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James Monroe McKenzie, entrepreneur and philanthropist, was born in February 12, 1818. In 1860 he donated land for the depot and freight office where the Nashville and Northwestern Railroad crossed the Memphis and Ohio Railroad, resulting in the town being named McKenzie. He gave land for Bethal College in 1872 and for the Masonic Lodge. McKenzie died on October 9, 1873.
Marker Name: James Monroe McKenzie
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Person
Marker Number: 4A 46
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Tennessee Historical Commission
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