James Winchester
(1752 - 1826)
Soldier of the American Revolution
Speaker of the First Tennessee Legislature
Brigadier General, War of 1812The town of Winchester was created as the seat of justice for Franklin County, November 22, 1809, by Act of the Tennessee Legislature
Marker erected by General James Winchester Chapter, DAR
November 22, 1996
Marker is on South Jefferson Street near Dinah Shore Boulevard (Tennessee Highway 16), on the left when traveling south.
Courtesy hmdb.org
