Cave Johnson | |
|---|---|
 | |
| 12th United States Postmaster General | |
| In office March 6, 1845 – March 4, 1849 | |
| President | James K. Polk |
| Preceded by | Charles A. Wickliffe |
| Succeeded by | Jacob Collamer |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee | |
| In office March 4, 1839 – March 3, 1845 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Cheatham |
| Succeeded by | Lucien Bonaparte Chase |
| Constituency | 9th district (1843–1845) 11th district (1839–1843) |
| In office March 4, 1829 – March 3, 1837 | |
| Preceded by | John Hartwell Marable |
| Succeeded by | Richard Cheatham |
| Constituency | 11th district (1833–1837) 8th district (1829–1833) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 11, 1793 Tennessee County, Southwest Territory, U.S. |
| Died | November 23, 1866 (aged 73) Clarksville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Dortch Brunson |
| Education | Cumberland College |
| Signature |  |
Cave Johnson (January 11, 1793 – November 23, 1866) was an American politician who served the state of Tennessee as a Democratic congressman in the United States House of Representatives. Johnson was the 12th United States Postmaster General in the administration of James K. Polk from 1845 to 1849.