Andrew Jackson-Brass Cannon to Franklin - Franklin TN
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe
N 35° 55.415 W 086° 52.310
16S E 511562 N 3975480
On his return from New Orleans Andrew Jackson gave a brass cannon to Franklin. A part of his soldiery camped here on their way to New Orleans.
Waymark Code: WM139X6
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 10/22/2020
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Alfouine
Views: 2

TEXT ON THE PLAQUE: On his return from New Orleans Andrew Jackson gave a brass cannon to Franklin. A part of his soldiery camped here on their way to New Orleans.
Group that erected the marker: Col. Thos. Hart Benton Chapter U.S.D. of 1812.

URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]

Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Intersection of West Main Street and Columbia Avenue,
Franklin, TN USA
37064


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