Sevier's Birthplace

Sevier's Birthplace (HM3WV)

Location: New Market, VA 22844 Shenandoah County
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Country: United States of America
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N 38° 38.013', W 78° 40.959'

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Near here was born John Sevier, pioneer and soldier, September 23, 1745. He was a leader in the Indian Wars and the Battle of King's Mountain, 1780. He was the only governor of the short-lived state of Franklin and the first governor of Tennessee. Sevier died in Georgia, September 24, 1815.
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HM NumberHM3WV
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Marker NumberA-34
Year Placed1929
Placed ByConservation & Development Commission
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Sunday, September 7th, 2014 at 5:22am PDT -07:00
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Locationbig map
UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 701706 N 4278659
Decimal Degrees38.63355000, -78.68265000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 38° 38.013', W 78° 40.959'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds38° 38' 0.78" N, 78° 40' 57.54" W
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Area Code(s)540
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 9886-9898 US-11, New Market VA 22844, US
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