G. W. Franklin 1865-1928 (2A 96) - Chattanooga TN
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Don.Morfe
N 35° 02.955 W 085° 18.701
16S E 653977 N 3879807
G. W. Franklin was born in Quitman, Georgia. He operated four businesses: blacksmithing, a hack line, a wood and coal yard, and an undertaking establishment. In 1894 Franklin moved his undertaking business to Chattanooga.
Waymark Code: WM138PV
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 10/13/2020
Views: 3
G. W. Franklin 1865-1928- G. W. Franklin was born in Quitman, Georgia. He operated four businesses: blacksmithing, a hack line, a wood and coal yard, and an undertaking establishment. In 1894 Franklin moved his undertaking business to Chattanooga. He was a member of the National Negro Business League and president of the National Negro Funeral Directors Association. In 1915 Franklin served as an honorary pallbearer for his friend, Dr. Booker T. Washington. Thirteen years later, Franklin conducted the funeral services of Margaret Murray Washington, the wife of his esteemed friend.
LOCATION: Marker is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. Marker is on Chestnut Street near W. 6th St., on the right when traveling north. Marker is at or near this postal address: 633 Chestnut St, Chattanooga TN 37402
Marker Name: G. W. Franklin 1865-1928
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Highway
Marker Number: 2A 96
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Tennessee Historical Commission
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