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
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
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