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William Carroll (1788-1844)
at the intersection of Fourth Avenue South and Oak Street, Nashville,
TN ,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
36° 8' 51.959976",
-86° 46' 5.999988"
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Tennessee State
Historical Marker
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A native of Pennsylvania, William Carroll moved to Nashville in 1810. He became a successful merchant and hero of the War of 1812. William Carroll served longer as Governor, 12 years, than anyone else in the history of the state. Under his leadership the Legislature passed laws in areas of criminal justice, fiscal policy, and education. Tennessee's Business Governor died in Nashville.
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission.
Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00 |
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William Carroll (1788-1844) Historical Marker Location Map, Nashville, Tennessee Map
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