Greeneville Union Convention - 1C 54
N 36° 09.778 W 082° 49.861
17S E 335306 N 4003577
This historic marker stands on the grounds of the Greene County Courthouse in Greeneville, Tennessee.
Waymark Code: WM2RBM
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 12/13/2007
Views: 44
During the Civil War, Greeneville changed hands several times. Although Tennessee as a whole voted to secede, Greeneville an East Tennessee remained predominately loyal to the Union. It was here in Greeneville that a group of prominent political leaders met to keep East Tennessee loyal to the Union.
The text of this historical marker reads:
GREENEVILLE UNION CONVENTION
"On June 17, 1861, delegates from every East Tennessee county except Rhea convened here for four days. The purpose was to keep East Tennessee in the Union after secession of the state. Leaders of the movement were Thomas D. Arnold, William G. Brownlow, William B. Carter, Andrew Johnson, Horace Maynard, Thomas A.R. Nelson, and Connolly F. Trigg. Tennessee's reply was the occupation of East Tennessee with Confederate troops under the command of General Felix Zollicoffer."
Marker Name: Greeneville Union Convention
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Other
Marker Number: 1C-54
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Tennessee Historical Commission
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