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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFAP_old-harmony-graveyard_Greeneville-TN.html
This burying ground, established in 1791 in connection with Harmony Presbyterian Church, contains the graves of the Scotch-Irish Covenanters who established Greeneville in 1783. Among these are Dr. Hezekiah Balch, Dr. Charles Coffin, William Dicks…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFAO_capitol-of-state-of-franklin_Greeneville-TN.html
This is a replica of the building which is believed to have served as the capitol of the State of Franklin from 1785 until 1788 and which originally stood near the intersection of Main and Depot Streets. At constitutional conventions held there, c…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFAN_benjamin-lundy_Greeneville-TN.html
Here from 1822-1824 Lundy, a Quaker, published the "Genius of Universal Emancipation," a small monthly paper devoted exclusively to the abolition of slavery. While here he also published a weekly paper, the "Economist and Political Recorder." Afte…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMF9M_death-of-gen-john-hunt-morgan_Greeneville-TN.html
On September 3-4, 1864, Lt.Col. William H. Ingerton led the 13th Tennessee Cavalry (USA) to Greeneville's outskirts, where he learned that Gen.John Hunt Morgan was at the Dickson-Williams Mansion. He told his company commanders, Capts. C.C. Wilcox…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMF9L_general-morgan-inn_Greeneville-TN.html
The Grand Central was constructedas a "railroad hotel," from 1887to 1890. From 1908 to 1981, itoperated as Hotel Brumley.Carefully restored under thesupervision of seven historicpreservation agencies, includingthe National Trust for HistoricPreser…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMF9J_dickson-williams-mansion_Greeneville-TN.html
Designed and constructed (1815-21) by Irish craftsmen Thomas Battersby and John Hoy, this house was built by Greeneville's first postmaster, William Dickson, for his daughter, Catharine (Mrs.Alexander Williams). Marqis de LaFayette, Presidents Jac…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMF8I_greene-county-hawkins-county_Greeneville-TN.html
Greene CountyEstablished 1783named in honor of Nathanael GreeneMajor General in the Revolutionary Army. After fighting at Trenton, the Brandywine & Germantown, and serving at Valley Forge, he became Quarter-master General of the Army. He later too…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMF8H_mckee-street-flagship-of-greeneville-mayoralty_Greeneville-TN.html
Eleven mayors of Greeneville resided in the 100 block of McKee Street while serving in office. At interval periods between the years of 1873 and 1972, the following individuals served: Robert M. McKee, N.T. Howard, Tom T. Adams, H.E. Holland, John…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMF8G_valentine-sevier-home_Greeneville-TN.html
Oldest house standing in Greeneville. Built circa 1795 by Valentine Sevier, wealthy political leader and philanthropist of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, it was later owned by President Andrew Johnson. After the War Between the States it …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMF8F_john-h-morgan_Greeneville-TN.html
First lieutenant, Marshal's Regiment of Cavalry in the Mexican War Captain the "Lexington Rifles" 1857 captain Company A of the Kentucky Cavalry 1861. Colonel 2nd Kentucky Cavalry 1862 Brigadier General appointed from Tennessee December 11, 1862. …