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The Home of the 17th President
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By Bill Coughlin, August 4, 2012 | |
| | | 1. The Home of the 17th President Marker | | |
Inscription.
Andrew Johnson Patterson, son of Martha Johnson Patterson and grandson of President Andrew Johnson, was born and died in this house. To him and his loyal and devoted wife, Martha Barkley Patterson, the nation is indebted for their untiring efforts in preserving the last home of Andrew Johnson.
As joint heirs of Martha Johnson Patterson’s estate, Andrew Johnson Patterson and wife contributed to the perpetuation of the name and career of Andrew Johnson. The intimate knowledge which they possessed of the furnishings and personalty of the 17th President assisted greatly in presenting an accurately restored Andrew Johnson home.
Location. 36° 9.67′ N, 82° 49.913′ W. Marker is in Greeneville, Tennessee, in Greene County. Marker is on S Main Street (U.S. 321), on the left when traveling south. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Greeneville TN 37745, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Home of Andrew Johnson (a few steps from this marker); The Homestead Grounds (a few steps from this marker); Preserving the President’s Legacy (within shouting distance of this marker); Andrew Johnson Homestead (within shouting distance of this marker); Valentine Sevier Home (within shouting distance of this marker); McKee Street "Flagship of Greeneville Mayoralty" (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); Classic American La France (about 400 feet away); Greene County / Hawkins County (about 400 feet away). Click for a list of all markers in Greeneville.| | | | 
By Bill Coughlin, August 4, 2012 | |
| | | 2. The Home of the 17th President Marker | | |
Also see . . .
1. Andrew Johnson National Historic Site. National Park Service website. (Submitted on August 14, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.)
2. Biography of Andrew Johnson. The White House website. (Submitted on August 14, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.)
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By Bill Coughlin, August 4, 2012 | |
| | | 3. Marker at the Andrew Johnson Homestead | | |
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By Bill Coughlin, August 4, 2012 | |
| | | 4. Andrew Johnson's Homestead | | The marker is located on the north side of this house where Andrew Johnson spent the last years of his life. | | |
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By Bill Coughlin, August 4, 2012 | |
| | | 5. Parlor in Johnson Home | | |
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By Bill Coughlin, August 4, 2012 | |
| | | 6. Johnson Dining Room | | |
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By Bill Coughlin, August 4, 2012 | |
| | | 7. Andrew Johnson's Bedroom | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on August 14, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 51 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on August 14, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.
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