TN-3A-130 Sampson W. Keeble

Marker text: SAMPSON W. KEEBLE

Sampson W. Keeble, barber, businessman, and civic leader, became the first African-American to serve in the Tennessee General Assembly. Serving from 1873 to 1875, Keeble was appointed to the House Military Affairs Committee and the Immigration Committee. After service in the legislature, he was elected magistrate in Davidson County and served from 1877 to 1882.

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Location: 111 Broadway, downtown Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee

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