Johnson City
Posted by: 
unimoggers
N 36° 18.984 W 082° 21.167
17S E 378562 N 4019891
This area of town was deader than a doornail. It has gorgeous old buildings, but they are mostly empty. The outskirts of downtown Johnson City is where everyone lives, works, and plays.
Waymark Code: WM1M91
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 05/31/2007
Views: 52
Marker Text:
Johnson City
Incorporated - December 1, 1869
The town was formerly known as Green Meadows, Blue Plum, Johnson's Depot, Haynesville, then Johnson city. It is situated on land grants of 1782 to Robert and Joseph Young and in 1792 to Joseph Tipton. The town charter was repealed in 1879, but reincorporated in 1885. The name honors Henry Johnson, prominent merchant and postmaster. As industrial and educational center, it is the home of Milligan College, East Tennessee State University, and Steed College.
Marker Name: Johnson City
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Other
Marker Number: 1A - 93
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Tennessee Historical Commission
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