SAMUEL POWHATAN CARTER ~ 1A 72
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N 36° 20.934 W 082° 12.570
17S E 391470 N 4023326
N36 20.934 W 082 12.570
Waymark Code: WM2A96
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 10/01/2007
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SAMUEL POWHATAN CARTER ~ 1A 72
AUG. 6, 1819-MAY 26, 1891
Born in this house. After attending Washington College and Princeton, graduated from U.S. Naval Academy; serving in the Navy until May 1, 1862, he was appointed brigadier general, U.S. Volunteers. His most conspicuous service was a raid into East Tennessee with a cavalry brigade late in 1862. Brevetted major general, he returned to the Navy as a commander, retired as a commodore in 1881, and was named a rear admiral on the retired list in 1882. He is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Washington, D.C.
Marker Name: SAMUEL POWHATAN CARTER ~ 1A 72
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Person
Marker Number: 1A 72
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Tennessee Historical Commission
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