Brush Creek Campground - 1A 89 - Johnson City, TN
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vhasler
N 36° 19.106 W 082° 21.569
17S E 377964 N 4020125
Historical marker in front of Johnson City masonic temple
Waymark Code: WM4W02
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 10/03/2008
Views: 22
Sign text:
On September 2, 1811, James Nelson deeded to trustees William Nelson, William Duzan, James King, Jacob Hoss, John R Boring. 4 acres and 8 poles to be used by the Methodist Episcopal Church for a house of worship. For many years a campground for religious meetings was maintained here with a central permanent tent and many family tents. During the Civil War Col. Robert Love's 62nd NC Regiment, CSA, used the ground as a camp.
Marker Name: Brush Creek Campground
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Other
Marker Number: 1A 89
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Tennessee Historical Commission
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