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Evan Shelby
102 State Street, Bristol,
TN ,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
36° 35' 40.799976",
-82° 10' 39.54"
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Tennessee State Historical Marker |
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Born in Wales, 1719, he came here about 1771. A veteran of Braddock's Campaign and Lord Dunmore's War, he commanded a successful expedition against the Chickamauga towns, 1779. Member of the North Carolina State Senate, 1781, and brigadier general of militia, 1786, he declined governorship of the State of Franklin, 1787. He died Dec.4,1794, and is buried in East Hill Cemetery. Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission.
Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00 |
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Evan Shelby Historical Marker Location Map, Bristol, Tennessee Map
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