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The site of Greeneville was ajuncture of two Indian trails, andthe presence of the Big Springfurnished a stopping off place forthe weary Indian traveler. The Scotch-Irish pioneers made thespring the reason for the foundingof Greeneville in 1783. As early as 1780, the Rev. Samuel Doak preachedto the settlers at this spot.
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| HM Number | HMF7M |
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| Tags | |
| Marker Number | 1C 63 |
| Placed By | Tennessee Historical Commission |
| Marker Condition | No reports yet |
| Date Added | Saturday, October 25th, 2014 at 3:07am PDT -07:00 |
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Photo Credits: [1] DEANNA JOHNSON [2] DEANNA JOHNSON
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| UTM (WGS84 Datum) | 17S E 335433 N 4003813 |
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| Decimal Degrees | 36.16511667, -82.82965000 |
| Degrees and Decimal Minutes | N 36° 9.907', W 82° 49.779' |
| Degrees, Minutes and Seconds | 36° 9' 54.42" N, 82° 49' 46.74" W |
| Driving Directions | Google Maps |
| Area Code(s) | 423 |
| Closest Postal Address | At or near 218-238 N Main St, Greeneville TN 37745, US |
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