Greeneville in Greene County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Dickson - Williams Mansion
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1C 76.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #08 Martin Van Buren, the Former U.S. Presidents: #11 James K. Polk, and the Tennessee Historical Commission series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is September 4, 1864.
Location. 36° 9.887′ N, 82° 49.93′ W. Marker is in Greeneville, Tennessee, in Greene County. Marker is on West Church Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 193 West Church Street, Greeneville TN 37743, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker . A different marker also named The Dickson - Williams Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); Death of Gen. John Hunt Morgan (within shouting distance of this marker); General Morgan Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); Death of John Morgan (within shouting distance of this marker); Opera House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); James H. Quillen United States Courthouse (about 400 feet away); Greenville Cumberland Presbyterian Church (about 500 feet away); Greeneville Cumberland Presbyterian Church (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greeneville.
Also see . . . Historic American Buildings Survey record for the Dickson-Williams Mansion. Significance: In converting this early nineteenth century building into a hospital, much of the original structure has been concealed. Many famous people were entertained here, including Presidents Andrew Jackson and James K. Polk. (Submitted on August 23, 2015.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,600 times since then and 49 times this year. Last updated on March 17, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 7, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. 4. submitted on August 23, 2014, by Lisa Barnett of Jonesborough, Tennessee. 5. submitted on August 23, 2015. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.