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

Andrew Johnson

Photographed by Tom Bosse, September 28, 2017

1. Andrew Johnson Marker

Inscription. Located on the corner of Main and Summer Streets is the mural of President Andrew Johnson looking out of a window of his Land Office building. He is wearing his Masonic uniform and the Masonic Lodge was located inside a building on this site. Johnson was a mentor for the Greeneville Lodge and his funeral was conducted by its members. This mural showcases the talents of local artist, Joe Kilday.

Erected by Greene County Heritage Trust.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #17 Andrew Johnson, and the Tennessee, Greeneville, Windows to the Past Historic Mural Project series lists.

Location. 36° 9.739′ N, 82° 49.896′ W. Marker is in Greeneville, Tennessee, in Greene County. It is at the intersection of West Summer Street and South Main Street, on the right when traveling west on West Summer Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Greeneville TN 37743, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in East Tennessee.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

the State of Franklin,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The First Delivery (here, next to this marker); Masonic Lodge #3 (a few steps from this marker); Austin Company (a few steps from this marker); Asbury Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Magnavox (within shouting distance of this marker); Sally Bohannon (within shouting distance of this marker); Valentine Sevier Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Andrew Johnson and Family (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greeneville.

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Photographed by Tom Bosse

2. Andrew Johnson

Photographed by Tom Bosse, September 28, 2017

3. Andrew Johnson Marker

Photographed by Tom Bosse, September 28, 2017

4. Andrew Johnson Marker

Photographed by Tom Bosse, September 28, 2017

5. Andrew Johnson Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 30, 2017. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 456 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 27, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.