Harriman Utopia of Temperance
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Harriman Utopia of Temperance
Waymark Code: WM1566
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 01/18/2007
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Incorperated in 1891, this was to be an ideal industrial city, an object lesson for thrift, sobriety, superior intelligence and exhalted moral character, where workers would be uncorrupted by Demon Rum. Named for Union General Walter Harriman, former governor of New Hampshire. Leader of movement was Union General Clinton B. Fisk, founder of Fisk University and Prohibition, candidate for President in 1888.
Marker Name: Harriman Utopia of Temperance
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Other
Marker Number: 1F 27
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Tennessee Historical Commission
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