Camden in Benton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
"Tranquility"
Photographed By Karen Emerson-McPeak, October 15, 2017
1. "Tranquility" Marker
An early post office of this name was opened Sept. 28, 1835, in the home of William H.H. Burton, which stood at this site. It remained here until Aug. 27, 1837, when it was moved to the public square of Camden and the name changed to "Camden." Samuel H. Burton was the first postmaster. In this Burton home, Benton County was organized Feb. 7, 1836, and the County Court met here until the Courthouse was built.
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4A 30.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1835.
Location. 36° 3.5′ N, 88° 6.663′ W. Marker is in Camden, Tennessee, in Benton County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Westview Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Camden TN 38320, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Irish CSA Soldiers (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); David Benton (approx. 0.8 miles away); Senator Mildred Jolly Lashlee (approx. 0.8 miles away); Mary Cordelia Beasley-Hudson (approx.
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Photographed By Karen Emerson-McPeak, October 15, 2017
2. "Tranquility" Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 19, 2017. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2017, by Karen Emerson-McPeak of Triune, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 442 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 17, 2017, by Karen Emerson-McPeak of Triune, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
