Andrew Jackson Encampment - Franklin, TN
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member LSUMonica
N 35° 55.422 W 086° 52.309
16S E 511563 N 3975493
Monument noting gift of a canon from Andrew Jackson to the town of Franklin.
Waymark Code: WM8MV
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 03/09/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member LSUMonica
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On his return from New Orleans
Andrew Jackson
gave a brass cannon to Franklin

A part of his soldiery camped here
on the way to New Orleans

Placed by Col. Thomas Mart Benton Chapter
U.S.D. of 1812
1917

Marker Name: Andrew Jackson Cannon

Marker Location: City

Type of Marker: Battle (war)

Marker Number: N/A

Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Col. Thomas Mart Benton Chapter U.S.D. of 1812
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