John Isaac Cox ~ 1A 63 ~ Sullivan County, Tennessee.
N 36° 30.416 W 082° 16.261
17S E 386181 N 4040928
A Tennessee Historical marker for former Governor John Isaac Cox located along U.S. 19E, 1.8 miles from junction with Hwy 34.
Waymark Code: WMNYVM
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 05/25/2015
Views: 5
Marker text:
Born in a house 300 yards east of this road, Oct. 23, 1857, he held nearly every public office in his county, besides being three times member of the General Assembly. While Speaker of the State Senate, he became Governor to succeed James B. Frazier, March 21, 1905. He died Sept. 5, 1946, and is buried in Glenwood Cemetery in Bristol.
Marker Name: John Isaac Cox
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Person
Marker Number: 1A 63
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Tennessee Historical Commission
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