Bristol in Sullivan County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

John Isaac Cox

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Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 10, 2020

1. John Isaac Cox Marker

Inscription. Born in a house 300 yards east of this road, Oct. 23, 1857, he held nearly every public office in his county, besides being three times member of the General Assembly. While Speaker of the State Senate, he became Governor to succeed James B. Frazier, March 21, 1905. He died Sept. 5. 1946, and is buried in Glenwood Cemetery in Bristol.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1A 63.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 23, 1857.

Location. 36° 30.416′ N, 82° 16.257′ W. Marker is in Bristol, Tennessee, in Sullivan County. It is at the intersection of Maplehurst Lane and Tennessee Highway 394, on the right when traveling west on Maplehurst Lane. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4028 Highway 394, Bluff City TN 37618, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in East Tennessee

and in the Tri-Cities Area.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper

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South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

the State of Franklin,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Dale Earnhardt (approx. 0.9 miles away); Richard Petty (approx. 0.9 miles away); Cale Yarborough (approx. 0.9 miles away); David Pearson (approx. 0.9 miles away); Darrell Waltrip (approx. 0.9 miles away); Jeff Gordon (approx. 0.9 miles away); Rusty Wallace (approx. 0.9 miles away); Junior Johnson (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bristol.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 10, 2020

2. John Isaac Cox Marker

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Tennessee State Library and Archives

3. John Isaac Cox

Credits. This page was last revised on October 15, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 822 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 15, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.