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Near Lebanon in Wilson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
 

James Chamberlain Jones

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James Chamberlain Jones Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By David Seibert, May 25, 2009
1. James Chamberlain Jones Marker
Inscription. Popularly known as “Lean Jimmy,” lived here. First native Tennessean to become Governor, he defeated James K. Polk in 1841 and 1843. In 1850, became President of Memphis & Charleston RR. Served as U.S. Senator from 1851 to 1853. He died in 1859.
 
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3A 9.)
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & CommerceRailroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1841.
 
Location. 36° 14.389′ N, 86° 17.356′ W. Marker is near Lebanon, Tennessee, in Wilson County. Marker is on Hunters Point Pike (U.S. 231) 0.2 miles south of Rutledge Lane, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lebanon TN 37087, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Seawell Hill Camp (approx. 2.1 miles away); Lest We Forget / One Nation Under God (approx. 2.1 miles away); Castle Heights Military Academy Supreme Sacrifice Monument (approx. 2.1 miles away); Pickett Chapel / Civil Rights (approx. 2.1 miles away); History of the Logs Used in this Cabin
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(approx. 2.2 miles away); Neddy Jacobs Cabin (approx. 2.2 miles away); Lebanon (approx. 2.2 miles away); Wilson County Training School (approx. 2.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lebanon.
 
James Chamberlain Jones Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By David Seibert, May 25, 2009
2. James Chamberlain Jones Marker
Looking north on US 231.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 27, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 2,060 times since then and 18 times this year. Last updated on May 12, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on May 27, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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