THE MANSION ~ 1A 19 - Elizabethton
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N 36° 21.217 W 082° 12.258
17S E 391943 N 4023844
N36 21.217 W 082 12.258
Waymark Code: WM2A97
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 10/01/2007
Views: 37
THE MANSION ~ 1A 19
"The Mansion" was built before 1780 by John Carter and his son Landon. John Carter wasa chairman of the Watauga Association, a court of five men elected by settlers of the Watauga County in May 1772. "to govern and direct for the common good of all the people." Carter County is named for Landon and Elizabethton is named for his wife Elizabeth MacLin. The family cemetery is located to the east of the house.
Marker Name: THE MANSION ~ 1A 19
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Building
Marker Number: 1A 19
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Tennessee Historical Commission
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