John H. Eaton - 3D 56 - Franklin, TN
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cgeek
N 35° 55.553 W 086° 52.037
16S E 511972 N 3975735
Historical home of a Tennessee Senator
Waymark Code: WM3MNE
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 04/21/2008
Views: 16
3D 56
John H. Eaton
On this site stood the home of John H. Eaton, U.S. Senator (1818-1829) and Secretary of War under Andrew Jackson (1829-1831). He resigned from the Cabinet after a scandal which reflected on the reputation of his controversial wife, Peggy. He served as Governor of the Territory of Florida (1834-1836) and as Minister to Spain (1836-1840). Eaton retired from public life in 1840. He sold this property in 1843 and lived in Washington, D. C. until his death.
Marker Name: John H. Eaton
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Person
Marker Number: 3D 56
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Tennessee Historical Commission
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