Johnsonville State Historic Park - New Johnsonville TN
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe
N 36° 01.891 W 087° 56.898
16S E 414564 N 3987860
Johnsonville State Historic Park is a day-use park named for former President Andrew Johnson who also served as the Union Military Governor of Tennessee during the Civil War. This park commemorates the site of he Battle of Johnsonville.
Waymark Code: WM17EE7
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 02/06/2023
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
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THE PLACE:
Johnsonville State Historic Park is a day-use park. This 1,075-acre park located in Humphreys County commemorates the site of the Johnsonville Depot, the Battle of Johnsonville, and the historic townsite of Johnsonville that existed from 1864-1944 prior to the formation of Kentucky Lake.

THE PERSON:
Johnsonville State Historic Park named for former President Andrew Johnson who also served as the Union Military Governor of Tennessee during the Civil War.

From the Johnsonville State Historic Park website:

"Johnsonville State Historic Park is a day-use park named for former President Andrew Johnson who also served as the Union Military Governor of Tennessee during the Civil War. This 1,075-acre park located in Humphreys County commemorates the site of the Johnsonville Depot, the Battle of Johnsonville, and the historic townsite of Johnsonville that existed from 1864-1944 prior to the formation of Kentucky Lake."

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Year it was dedicated: 1969

Location of Coordinates: Visitor Center

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Type of place/structure you are waymarking: State Park

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