JOHN MITCHEL - 1E 13 - Townsend, TN
N 35° 40.769 W 083° 44.009
17S E 252614 N 3951842
John Mitchel Historical Marker in Townsend, TN.
Waymark Code: WM9TPH
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 09/28/2010
Views: 23
Historical marker located near the intersection of highways 73 and 321 in Townsend, TN.
JOHN MITCHEL
This Irish patriot, exiled from
his homeland for revolutionary
newspaper activities, settled in
the cove about two miles from
here in 1855. After a short stay
he moved to Knoxville, The rest
of his life was taken up with
lecture tours and newspaper work.
Marker Name: JOHN MITCHEL
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Person
Marker Number: 1E 13
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Tennessee Historical Commission
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