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Henderson - Decatur County Line
TN ,
USA
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Tennessee State
Historical Marker
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Henderson County
Established 1821; named in honor of
Col. James Henderson.
Commander of Tennessee troops in the fighting before New Orleans. He was also a staff officer to Gen. Andrew Jackson on the Natchez Expedition, 1812-13.
Decatur County
Established 1845; named in honor of
Commodore Stephen Decatur.
The naval officer who won fame in the War with Tripoli; his chief exploit was the recapture and destruction of the frigate Philadelphia. He later served with great distinction in the War of 1812.
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission.
Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00 |
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