Franklin in Williamson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

John Price Buchanan

Photographed by Don Morfe, July 25, 2013

1. John Price Buchanan Marker

Inscription. Born 3 miles, NE, Oct. 24,1847; member of the Legislature, 1887 to 1891, he was governor from 1891 to 1893. Elected by a farmer-labor coalition, his administration was marked by labor unrest and reform, extension of the public school system, and granting of Confederate pensions. He died May 14, 1930, and is buried in Murfreesboro.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3D 30.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Education • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1637.

Location. 35° 55.795′ N, 86° 51.87′ W. Marker is in Franklin, Tennessee, in Williamson County. It is at the intersection of Franklin Road (U.S. 31) and Old Liberty Pike (a.k.a.: Lancaster Drive), on the left when traveling north on Franklin Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Franklin TN 37064, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Middle Tennessee

and in Greater Nashville.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Riverview (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cox House (about 400 feet away); The Truett House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Jasmine Grove / Myles Manor Park

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Harpeth River Bridge (approx. ¼ mile away); Williamson County Jail (approx. ¼ mile away); Williamson County Jails / The Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County (approx. ¼ mile away); Allen Manufacturing Company (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Franklin.

Also see . . .
1. Grave Site of John Price Buchanan. (Submitted on December 15, 2019, by Tom Gillard of Tullahoma, Tennessee.)
2. Johnathan Price Buchanan. (Submitted on October 19, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia.)

Photographed by Don Morfe, July 25, 2013

2. John Price Buchanan Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 785 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 4, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Al Wolf was the editor who published this page.