William Nelson Home - 1A 75 - Johnson City
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vhasler
N 36° 18.901 W 082° 22.465
17S E 376617 N 4019766
The home of William Nelson served as an early Methodist meeting place.
Waymark Code: WM55TN
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 11/16/2008
Views: 20
Sign text: 1 mi. N. was the home of William Nelson. A native of Virginia, he was one of the earliest settlers in this region and served in the Revolutionary War. Francis Asbury, early Methodist bishop, held annual conferences here in 1793, 1796, and 1797. Asbury called Nelson's house "An ancient home of Methodists and Methodist preaching."
Marker Name: William Nelson Home
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Person
Marker Number: 1A 75
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Tennessee Historical Commission
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