President Andrew Jackson & The Hermitage Photos

Andrew Jackson, 7th US President (1829-1837) lived (1767-1845) was known as Old Hickory & gained fame defending New Orleans against the British in 1915. He was first governor of American Florida. He was the first President to veto bills extensively, became the only President to ever pay off the national debt, & was noted for his honesty. He retired to his home & farm named The Hermitage on the outskirts of Nashville, where he is buried in the garden.

See also: U.S. Presidential Sites, Tennessee
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The Hermitage (1836) home of President Andrew Jackson. Nashville, TN. Style: Greek Revival. Architect: Joseph Reiff & William C. Hume. On National Register.

The Hermitage where President Andrew Jackson, hero of the battle of New Orleans spent his retirement & died. Nashville, TN

Back facade of The Hermitage on a farm Jackson bought in 1804. Nashville, TN

Garden of The Hermitage where Andrew Jackson & his wife Rachel are buried. Nashville, TN

Equestrian statue of President Andrew Jackson in front of Tennessee State Capitol. Nashville, TN Tennessee State Capitol, Nashville

Andrew Jackson equestrian statue marks War of 1812 General (1853) by Clark Mills in Lafayette Square. Washington, DC

Andrew Jackson shopping center mosaic mural commemorates him as first governor of Florida territory. Orlando, FL

Mannerist portrait of Andrew Jackson (1815) by Thomas Sully at Clermont State Historic Site on the Hudson River. Jackson was best friends with Clermont's builder Edward Livingston, who was his Secretary of State. NY

Portrait of Andrew Jackson, first Territorial Governor of Florida, copied after Thomas Sully in old State Capitol. Tallahassee, FL

Detail of Andrew Jackson from New Capitol mural by Christopher Still in House of new State Capitol. Tallahassee, FL

Portrait of Florida's first American Governor, Andrew Jackson, by Claribel B. Jett in new State Capitol. Tallahassee, FL

Book illustration of Andrew Jackson (1816) in Historical Memoir of the War in West Florida and Louisiana in 1814-15 at Historical Museum of Southern Florida. Miami, FL

Teapot of Andrew Jackson in Liberty Museum. Philadelphia, PA

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Andrew Jackson peace medal (1931) by U.S. Mint at Colorado History Museum. Denver, CO

Medal of 7th President Andrew Jackson (1829-1837) lived (1767-1845). OK

Medal of 7th President Andrew Jackson (1829-1837) lived (1767-1845). OK

New Orleans Battle Flag presented to Andrew Jackson after his victory in 1815 in Louisiana State Museum. Baton Rouge, LA


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