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Thomas Hart Benton
Leipers Creek Rd. north of Wilkins Branch Rd., Franklin,
TN ,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
35° 53' 29.819976",
-87° 0' 39.179988"
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Tennessee State
Historical Marker
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On the foundations of this house was home of Thomas Hart Benton, whose family came from North Carolina in 1799. In 1809 he was state senator. Moving to Missouri in 1815, he became U. S. Senator in 1821, and remained in the senate 30 years. Dying at the age of 76, in 1858, he left a record of outstanding statesmanship.
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission
Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00 |
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Thomas Hart Benton Historical Marker Location Map, Franklin, Tennessee Map
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