Thomas Hart Benton 3D 6
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N 35° 53.497 W 087° 00.653
16S E 499017 N 3971926
Historical marker describing Thomas Hart Benton and his house, which stood on this site.
Waymark Code: WM3GZ4
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 04/05/2008
Views: 18
This sign is located just south of the town of Leiper's fork, just before a Shell station.
Sign states:
3D 6
Thomas Hart Benton
On the foundations of this house was home of Thomas Hart Benton, whose family came from North Carolina in 1799. In 1809 he was state senator. Moving to Missouri in 1815, he became U. S. Senator in 1821, and remained in the senate 30 years. Dying at the age of 76, in 1858, he left a record of outstanding statesmanship.
Marker Name: Thomas Hart Benton
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Person
Marker Number: 3D 6
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Tennessee Historical Commission
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