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Benton McMillin ~ 1845 - 1943
At the intersection of Main St. and 2nd. Ave., Carthage,
TN ,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
36° 15' 4.619988",
-85° 57' 8.1"
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Tennessee State Historical Marker |
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A native of Kentucky, Benton McMillin moved to Celina at an early age and later to Carthage. He was elected to the State Legislature in 1874 and Congress in 1879 for a twenty year tenure. Benton McMillin served two terms as Governor, 1899-1903, promoting the public school system. The ?Democratic Warhorse of Tennessee? died in Nashville.
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission
Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00 |
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Benton McMillin ~ 1845 - 1943 Historical Marker Location Map, Carthage, Tennessee Map
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