Gov. Keen Johnson, 1896-1970
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N 36° 57.128 W 088° 09.244
16S E 397249 N 4090184
Helped birng TVA into state.
Waymark Code: WMBEN
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 04/27/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member ChapterhouseInc
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Born at Methodist parsonage at Brandon Chapel, he was son of Rev. Robert and Mattie H Johnson. Entered politics from Madison Co., where he was editor-publisher. Elected lt. gov., 1935; gov., 1939-1943. A frugal administrator, Johnson supported legislation which brought cheap TVA electric power to state. He was appointed first Under Sec. of Labor by President Truman.
Marker Name: Gov. Keen Johnson, 1896-1970

Marker Location: Roadside

Type of Marker: Other

Marker Number (for official markers): 1768

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