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Other markers relating to Admiral Farragut.
 
By Mark Parker, November 11, 2024
Civil War Hero and America's First Admiral and Farragut's Birth Site markers
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1 ► Tennessee, Knox County, Farragut — Civil War Hero and America's First Admiral — History of the Farragut Area —
Near Municipal Center Drive at South Campbell Station Road, on the left when traveling west.
David Glasgow Farragut (July, 5 1801-August 14, 1870), a flag officer of the United States Navy during the American Civil War, became the first rear admiral, vice admiral, and admiral of the United States Navy. He is remembered in popular culture . . . — — Map (db m261254) HM
2 ► Tennessee, Knox County, Farragut — 1E 97 — David Glasgow Farragut — 1801-1870 —
On Kingston Pike (U.S. 11) at Lendon Welch Way, on the right when traveling west on Kingston Pike.
A native of Stony Point (Low's Ferry) David Farragut moved to New Orleans at the age of three. At the age of ten, he began a career with the U.S. Navy; ca. 1827, pioneered a school for seamen; 1841, improved hoisting machinery for ammunition; . . . — — Map (db m261481) HM
3 ► Tennessee, Knox County, Farragut — Birthplace of Admiral Farragut —
Near Municipal Center Drive at South Campbell Station Road, on the left when traveling west.
Birthplace of Admiral Farragut Born July 5th 1801 Erected by Bonny Kate Chapter D. A. R. Knoxville Dedicated by Admiral Dewey May 15th 1900 — — Map (db m261256) HM
4 ► Maine, York County, Kittery — David Glasgow Farragut —
On Morris Avenue east of Issac Hull Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Died in This House August 14, 1870 David Glasgow Farragut Admiral in the United States Navy Faithful and Fearless — — Map (db m22180) HM
5 ► New York, Bronx County, Bronx, Van Cortlandt Park — David Glasgow Farragut —
On Ravine Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
Erected by his wife and son to the memory of David Glasgow Farragut First Admiral in the United States Navy Born   July 5, 1801 Died   August 14, 1870 --------------- — — Map (db m237832) HM
 
 
 
 
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Nov. 11, 2026