About This Stamp
The 150th anniversary of Tennessee statehood was commemorated by a 3-cent purple stamp issued on June 1, 1946. The design features the Tennessee State Capitol in the center, flanked by portraits of President Andrew Jackson on the left and Governor John Sevier on the right. Jackson was the first U.S. President from Tennessee. Sevier was the first governor of Tennessee.
First Day of Issue Ceremony
First Day of Issue Date: June 1, 1946
First Day of Issue Location: Nashville, TN