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Edward F. Geers

Edward F. Geers is a Tennessee historical marker in Wilson County.

TN 24 (US 70N), 3 miles west of Lebanon

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Here was born one of America's greatest horsemen. Interesting himself in Standardbred horses while in his teens, he soon became a trainer and race-driver distinguished alike for technique and sportsmanship. He was killed in a racing accident at Wheeling. W. Va., in the 74th year of his age. He is buried in Columbia Tennessee.

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