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| Tennessee (Putnam County), Baxter — Baxter Seminary | | | This is the site of the former Baxter Seminary, operated by the Methodist Episcopal Church, 1910-1959. J. Daniel Harris led the drive for the secondary school; its first President was Samuel E. Ryan. Under Harry L. Upperman it attained an enrollment near 400 and a quality academic and vocational curriculum, stressing Christian principles and offering a self-help program for deserving students. — Map (db m12505) | | Tennessee (Putnam County), Buffalo Valley — Tennessee Veterans | | | Dedicated to all Tennessee Veterans living or deceased who have honorably served their country that freedom may reign. — Map (db m24065) | | Tennessee (Putnam County), Buffalo Valley — U.S. Senator Albert Gore. SR. Tennessee | | | In 1956 Senator Albert Gore, Sr. authored legislation to create the largest public works project ever undertaken in the United States, the Interstate Highway System. The legislation was signed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower on June 29, 1956. All interstate leading into Tennessee are marked as "Albert Gore, Sr. Memorial Highway". Senator Gore's hometown, Carthage, is located 10 miles from here. — Map (db m18195) |
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