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

John H. Eaton

May 9, 2020

1. John H. Eaton Marker

Inscription.

On this site stood the home of John H. Eaton, U.S. Senator (1818-1829) and Secretary of War under Andrew Jackson (1829-1831). He resigned from the Cabinet after a scandal which reflected on the reputation of his controversial wife, Peggy. He served as Governor of the Territory of Florida (1834-1836) and as Minister to Spain (1836-1840). Eaton retired from public life in 1840. He sold this property in 1843 and lived in Washington, D.C. until his death.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3D 56.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #07 Andrew Jackson, and the Tennessee Historical Commission series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.

Location. 35° 55.549′ N, 86° 52.034′ W. Marker is in Franklin, Tennessee, in Williamson County. Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street (U.S. 31) and 2nd Avenue South, on the right when traveling east on East Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Franklin TN 37064, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Original St. Philip Catholic Church (here, next to this marker); St. Philip Catholic Church (a few steps from this marker); Harpeth Square / Harpeth Square and Historic Neighbors

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Franklin Masonic Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Masonic Temple (within shouting distance of this marker); Union Headquarters (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Factory Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Ewen Cameron (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Franklin.

Also see . . .
1. John Eaton (politician). Wikipedia entry (Submitted on May 9, 2020.)

2. Letter written by Sen. Eaton to Andrew Jackson, 1820. Library of Congress website entry (Submitted on May 9, 2020.)

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2. John H. Eaton

Photographed By Sandra Hughes, December 8, 2012

3. John H. Eaton Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 9, 2012, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 657 times since then and 37 times this year. Last updated on May 10, 2020, by Anonymous of Mission Viejo, California. Photos: 1. submitted on May 9, 2020. 2. submitted on November 4, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on December 9, 2012, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.