Sevier's Birthplace

Sevier's Birthplace is a Virginia historical marker in Shenandoah County, dedicated 1929.

Shenandoah County · dedicated 1929 · Rte. 11, at Shenandoah/Rockingham County line

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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 at 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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