Andrew Johnson Marker

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

Andrew Johnson

By Bill Coughlin, August 4, 2012

1. Andrew Johnson Marker

Inscription. Champion of Public Education in Tennessee
“Can there be nothing done to advance the great cause of education?”
Governor Andrew Johnson, 1853
----------Throughout his legislative and gubernatorial careers, Andrew Johnson advocated appropriation of public money for common schools for both boys and girls. As governor, he proposed a school tax which was passed by the legislature in February 1854. As president, he gave personal land for a church and freedmen’s school in Greeneville. On March 2, 1867, he signed a bill establishing Howard University, an African-American institution of higher learning in Washington, D. C.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1C 91.)

Location. 36° 9.827′ N, 82° 49.736′ W. Marker is in Greeneville, Tennessee, in Greene County. Marker is at the intersection of E Church Street and N College Street, on the left when traveling east on E Church Street. Click for map. Marker is at the northwest corner of the intersection. Marker is in this post office area: Greeneville TN 37744, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Greeneville, Tennessee (a few steps from this marker); Benjamin Lundy (within shouting distance of this marker); Capitol of State of Franklin (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Harmony Graveyard (about 400 feet away, in a direct line); The Heart of the Household (about 400 feet away); An Early Home (about 400 feet away); Greeneville Cumberland Presbyterian Church (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Andrew Johnson (about 500 feet away). Click for a list of all markers in Greeneville.

By Bill Coughlin, August 4, 2012

2. Andrew Johnson Marker

Marker on E Church Street Photo, Click for full size

By Bill Coughlin, August 4, 2012

3. Marker on E Church Street

Credits. This page originally submitted on August 9, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 64 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 9, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.