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James David Vaughn - 1864~1941

25 Public Square, Lawrenceburg, TN , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 35° 14' 25.08", -87° 20' 7.019988"
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Born in 1864, James D. Vaughan was a renowned gospel songwriter and publisher. In 1902 he founded the Vaughan Music Company in Lawrenceburg. In 1922, he established radio station WOAN, considered the first radio station licensed in Tennessee. In 1925, Vaughan had sixteen full~time gospel quartets touring the nation. Operating in Lawrenceburg until 1929 , WOAN broadcasted gospel music throughout the South.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission.

Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00
 
   
 
 
James David Vaughn - 1864~1941 Historical Marker Location Map, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee Map