Tree Streets Historic District - Johnson City, TN
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vhasler
N 36° 18.476 W 082° 21.362
17S E 378257 N 4018956
Constructed in four phases from 1890s to 1920s, the neighborhood features many trees as its namesake.
Waymark Code: WM6PZ4
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 07/05/2009
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Nowadays, an active historical neighborhood with Tutor, Queen Anne, bungalow, and Colonial homes. The secondary link below is maintained by the neighborhood associations. Bounds East Tennessee State University (ETSU), thus saw several Greek houses in the area.
Coordinates are for the TN historical marker in Veterans' Park. Marker Text (front side): "James T. Young built the first house of record around 1780 and established a burial ground beside the log cabin. In 1812, he constructed a colonial-style brick house in front, at 1117 Cedar Place. It remains the oldest occupied house in the city. This neighborhood consists of four land developments, the earliest being in 1892. The district derives its nickname from the many streets bearing names of trees. The city's oldest park, nearby Powell Square, is still in use." (reverse side): "In 1909, George Carter created the last land development, the Southwest Addition, along with nearby industry, businesses, and houses. Other residents included Civil War General John T. Wilder, developerbusinessman J. Fred Johnson, illustrator-artist John Alan Maxwell, and author Catherine Woods Marshall. In 1996, the Tree Streets Historic District was placed on the National Register of Historic Places."
Street address:
bounded by S. Roan, W. Chestnut, Franklin and Virginia Sts. and University Pkwy
Johnson City, TN USA
37601
County / Borough / Parish: Washington County
Year listed: 1996
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering
Periods of significance: 1875-1899, 1900-1924, 1925-1949
Historic function: Domestic, Religion
Current function: Domestic, Religion
Privately owned?: yes
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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