The "Accidental President," the first to become president without being elected to the office, John Tyler grew up just down the road (now John Tyler Highway) from his running mate and predecessor, William Henry Harrison in Charles City, VA! The man without a party has a still standing birthplace: come visit the odd road Tyler took the presidency as well as what has happened to his house! 

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Episode Page: https://visitingthepresidents.com/2021/03/23/john-tyler-and-greenway-plantation/

Season 2's John Tyler Episode: "John Tyler and Sherwood Forest" on his home!

Season 3’s John Tyler Episode: “John Tyler’s Tomb” on his gravesite!

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