The Big Spring Marker

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Greeneville in Greene County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

The Big Spring

By Bill Coughlin, August 4, 2012

1. The Big Spring Marker

Inscription. The site of Greeneville was a juncture of two Indian trails, and the presence of the Big Spring furnished a stopping off place for the weary Indian traveler. The Scotch-Irish pioneers made the spring the reason for the founding of Greeneville in 1783. As early as 1780, the Rev. Samuel Doak preached to the settlers at this spot.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1C 63.)

Location. 36° 9.907′ N, 82° 49.779′ W. Marker is in Greeneville, Tennessee, in Greene County. Marker is on Main Street (U.S. 321). Click for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 234 N. Main St, Greeneville TN 37745, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ellen “Nelly” VanVactor (a few steps from this marker); Robert Kerr (within shouting distance of this marker); Greeneville Cumberland Presbyterian Church (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); Greenville Cumberland Presbyterian Church (about 400 feet away); Capitol of State of Franklin (about 400 feet away); Andrew Johnson (about 500 feet away); Death of John Morgan (about 600 feet away); Greeneville, Tennessee (about 600 feet away). Click for a list of all markers in Greeneville.

By Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 27, 2009

2. The Big Spring Marker

By Bill Coughlin, August 4, 2012

3. The Big Spring Marker

Markers on Main Street Photo, Click for full size

By Bill Coughlin, August 4, 2012

4. Markers on Main Street

There are two markers at this location. The Big Spring marker is seen here in the cdenter of the photo.

Credits. This page originally submitted on October 4, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 528 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on August 10, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. 2. submitted on October 4, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. 3, 4. submitted on August 10, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.