Murfreesboro in Rutherford County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Governor John Price Buchanan

(1847-1930)

Governor John Prince Buchanan Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tom Gillard, December 30, 2009

1. Governor John Prince Buchanan Marker

Inscription. John P. Buchanan, the 28th governor of Tennessee, was born in Williamson County on October 27, 1847. After serving in the Confederate Army, he moved to Rutherford County. In 1887, he was elected to the Tennessee House of Representatives. Three years later, Buchanan was elected governor, the only Rutherford Countian to be so honored. During his administration (1891-93), the secondary school system was established and pensions were granted to Confederate soldiers. Buchanan's home was two miles southwest of here. He died May 14, 1930, and is buried in Murfreesboro's Evergreen Cemetery.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3A 169.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1834.

Location. 35° 45.51′ N, 86° 20.136′ W. Marker is in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, in Rutherford County. Marker is on Murfreesboro Pike (U.S. 41) near Mount Tabor Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Murfreesboro TN 37127, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Black Fox Camp Spring (approx. 3½ miles away); Rutherford County / Murfreesboro

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(approx. 3.9 miles away); In Memory of Benjamin Liddon (approx. 4.2 miles away); Army of the Cumberland (approx. 4.7 miles away); George Smith Patton, Jr. (approx. 4.7 miles away); Murfreesboro (approx. 4.9 miles away); Forrest's Murfreesboro Raid (approx. 5½ miles away); "Uncle Dave" Macon (approx. 5½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Murfreesboro.

Also see . . . John P. Buchanan Grave. A Find-A-Grave posting of gravesite at the Evergreen Cemetery with information and photos. (Submitted on December 31, 2009, by Tom Gillard of Tullahoma, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Tom Gillard, December 30, 2009

2. Governor John Prince Buchanan Marker

In front of Buchanan school

Credits. This page was last revised on March 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 31, 2009, by Tom Gillard of Tullahoma, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 1,203 times since then and 31 times this year. Last updated on April 17, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 31, 2009, by Tom Gillard of Tullahoma, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.