Rutledge in Grainger County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

DeWitt Clinton Senter

1830-1898

Photographed By Tom Bosse, April 3, 2010

1. DeWitt Clinton Senter Marker

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A native and State Representative of Grainger County, DeWitt Senter voted against secession in 1861. Imprisoned and driven from home by Confederates, he returned in 1865. He served in the State Senate until 1869 when he succeeded to the governorship. An advocate of the Constitutional Convention of 1870, Governor Senter died in Morristown.

Erected by Tennesse Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1B 58.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.

Location. 36° 16.851′ N, 83° 30.89′ W. Marker is in Rutledge, Tennessee, in Grainger County. Marker is at the intersection of Rutledge Pike (U.S. 11W) and Marshall Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Rutledge Pike. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rutledge TN 37861, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Johnson's First Tailor Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); The Olde Grainger County Jail

DeWitt Clinton Senter image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tom Bosse

2. DeWitt Clinton Senter

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(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Welcome to the Overlook at Panther Creek State Park (approx. 7.1 miles away); East Tennessee Vietnam Conflict Memorial (approx. 8.2 miles away); Veterans Overlook (approx. 8.3 miles away); Veterans Overlook Memorial (approx. 8.3 miles away); Tennessee Veterans Memorial (approx. 8.3 miles away); Bean Station (approx. 8.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rutledge.

Also see . . . Dewitt Clinton Senter. (Submitted on March 1, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.)

DeWitt Clinton Senter Grave Marker - Close-up image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, March 5, 2017

3. DeWitt Clinton Senter Grave Marker - Close-up

Ex. Gov. DeWitt Clinton Senter Born Mar. 26, 1830, Died June 14, 1898. Member of Tennessee House of Representatives from 1852 to 1861, of the Senate from 1867 to 1869 and Governor of Tennessee two terms. After life's fitful fever, he sleeps well.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, April 3, 2010

4. DeWitt Clinton Senter Marker

DeWitt Clinton Senter Grave Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, March 5, 2017

5. DeWitt Clinton Senter Grave Marker

Located in Jarnigan Cemetery, Morristown, TN.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 7, 2017. It was originally submitted on January 17, 2015, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 471 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 17, 2015, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. 2. submitted on March 1, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. 3. submitted on March 6, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. 4. submitted on January 17, 2015, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. 5. submitted on March 6, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.