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Sevier - Jefferson County Line
TN ,
USA
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Tennessee State Historical Marker |
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Sevier County Established 1794; named in honor of John Sevier. Colonel in The Revolution ary Army; a commander at King's Mountain and veteran of 35 battles in the Revolution and Indian wars; Governor of the State of Franklin; three times represented his state in Congress; first Governor of Tennessee, 1796 to 1801 and from 1803 to 1809. Jefferson County Established 1792; named in honor of Thomas Jefferson. Secretary of State; formerly member of the Continental Congress; principal author of the Declaration of Independence; later Governor of Virginia; Vice-President and President of the United States. Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission.
Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00 |
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Related Themes: American Revolution, the Revolutionary War. See more historic sites related to Tennessee in the Revolution. |
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