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James K. Polk ~ James C. Jones
at the intersection of Tennessee Route 76 and Dancyville Methodist Church Road, Stanton,
TN ,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
35° 24' 16.679988",
-89° 17' 38.4"
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Tennessee State
Historical Marker
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Here on June 23, 1841, James K. Polk, Governor of Tennessee, running for re-election debated James C. Jones, both masters of the stump speech. James ?Lean Jimmy? Jones, a Whig, who was a natural mimic and actor, defeated Polk and served as Tennessee Governor 1841-1845. James K. ?Young Hickory? Polk was nominated by the Democrats in 1844 and was elected President of the United States, serving 1845-1849.
Erected 2000 by Citizens of Dancyville and the Haywood County Historical Society.
Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00 |
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James K. Polk ~ James C. Jones Historical Marker Location Map, Stanton, Tennessee Map
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