Benton McMillin
N 36° 15.077 W 085° 57.135
16S E 594132 N 4012328
Life accomplishments of Benton McMillin.
Waymark Code: WM9CBH
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 07/31/2010
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Benton McMillin
1845 - 1943
A native of Kentucky, Benton McMillin moved to Celina at an early age and later to Carthage. He was elected to the State Legislature in 1874 and Congress in 1879 for a twenty year tenure. Benton McMillin served two terms as Governor, 1899-1903, promoting the public school system. The “Democratic Warhorse of Tennessee” died in Nashville.
Marker Name: Benton McMillin
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Person
Marker Number: 3B40
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Tennessee Historical Commission
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