Bust, Governor Elias Nelson Conway
Object number2016.021.01
Datec. 1855
MediumMarble
DimensionsHeight: 26 Inches
Head Width: 9 Inches
Neck Width: 4 3/4 Inches
Top of Shoulders Width: 20 Inches
Bottom of Shoulders Width: 22 Inches
Base Width: 10 7/8 Inches
Base _: 7 3/4 Inches
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
Terms
Elias Conway was born on May 17, 1812 in Greeneville, Tennessee. He was elected governor in 1852. While he was governor, five railroad companies were chartered. Conway’s created a new court of chancery in Pulaski County to place the Real Estate and State Banks in receivership to help stabilize the economy. He also created the state’s first geological survey, reformed swampland reclamation, promoted the state’s assumption of the School of the Blind, improved the prison, and created a stable, prosperable state economy while serving as governor. He left office in 1860, and died on February 28, 1892.
Status
On view
February 16, 1860
February 6, 1860
June 14, 1880