Covington in Tipton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Augustus Hill Garland

(1832 - 1899)

Photographed By Judith Barber, February 5, 2013

1. Augustus Hill Garland Marker

Inscription. The son of Rufus King and Barbara Hill Garland, this statesman was born in Tipton County on June 11, 1832. As a child, he moved to Arkansas with his parents where he would later serve as an Attorney; Confederate Congressman and Senator 1861–1865; Governor 1874–1877 and U.S. Senator 1877–1885. In 1885 he was appointed U.S. Attorney General by President Grover Cleveland and served until 1889. Garland Died while arguing a case before the U.S. Supreme Court. He was the brother of Confederate Congressman, Rufus K. Garland, Jr. (1830–1886) and a cousin of Gen. Cadmus M. Wilcox, C.S.A (1824–1890).

Erected by Western Tennessee Historical Society.

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: #22 and #24 Grover Cleveland series list. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1824.

Location. 35° 33.532′ N, 89° 39.211′ W. Marker is in Covington, Tennessee, in Tipton County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 51 and Garland Avenue, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 51. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 675 TN 51 S, Covington TN 38019, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. General Jacob Tipton (approx. ¼ mile away); The Site of Byars-Hall High School

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(approx. ¼ mile away); Charles B. Simonton (approx. 0.3 miles away); Cadmus Marcellus Wilcox (approx. 0.3 miles away); St. Matthew's Episcopal Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Thomas Goode (approx. 0.4 miles away); Joe Brown Bivouac, U.C.V. (approx. 0.4 miles away); Last Speech of General Nathan Bedford Forrest (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Covington.

Photographed By Judith Barber, February 5, 2013

2. Augustus Hill Garland Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 17, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2013, by Judith Barber of Marietta, Georgia. This page has been viewed 543 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 9, 2013, by Judith Barber of Marietta, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.