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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13GC_andrew-johnson-national-historic-site_Greeneville-TN.html
Three miles west is the central unit of the Andrew Johnson National Historic Site which includes the 17th president's small tailor shop, the home in which he lived from 1838 to 1851, a museum, and administrative offices. Other units are the homest…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFOI_the-dickson-williams-mansion_Greeneville-TN.html
Dr. Alexander Williams. Catharine Williams, a famous Greeneville hostess, counted Presidents Andrew Jackson, James K. Polk, and Andrew Johnson among her guests. She and her husband also entertained Davy Crockett, John C. Calhoun, Henry Clay, South…
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/HMF7N_greeneville-cumberland-presbyterian-church_Greeneville-TN.html
Rev. Isaac S. Bonham founded the congregation with thirty charter members in 1841. The present church was begun in 1860 on land purchased from Andrew Johnson by Rev. John P. Holtsinger. The church was shelled on September 4, 1864, the day Confeder…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMF7M_the-big-spring_Greeneville-TN.html
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. A…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMF7K_robert-kerr_Greeneville-TN.html
On this site originally stood the house of Robert Kerr, where were held sessions of the Upper House of the State of Franklin. The first sessions of Greene County's Court were also held here. The Baptist church, established in 1872, was moved to it…