Tipton-Haynes Historical Site - 1A111 - Johnson City, TN
Posted by: vhasler
N 36° 17.738 W 082° 19.921
17S E 380394 N 4017562
Home of John Tipton, Revolutionary War officer, legislator, and opponent of the State of Franklin.
Waymark Code: WM5RC6
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 02/06/2009
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At the Tipton-Haynes Historical Site entrance.
Sign text:
Site of the home occupied by John Tipton, a Revolutionary War officer, legislator, and opponent of the State of Franklin. A skirmish between supports and opponents of Franklin was fought here in February 27-29, 1788. The house was later owned by John Tipton, Jr., a soldier and legislator, and Confederate senator.