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

Andrew Johnson and Family

Photographed By Tom Bosse, September 28, 2017

1. Andrew Johnson and Family Marker

Inscription. This silhouette created by local artist, Joe Kilday, on the side of a Summer Street building depicts the arrival of youthful future President Andrew Johnson leading a blind pony which pulled a small wagon. The young girl, Eliza McCardle, is shown pointing to young Johnson as she tells her friends that he is the one she will marry.

Erected by Greene County Heritage Trust.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. 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° 9.768′ N, 82° 49.946′ W. Marker is in Greeneville, Tennessee, in Greene County. Marker is on West Summer Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Austin Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Andrew Johnson (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Masonic Lodge #3 (about 300 feet away); Asbury Methodist Church (about 400 feet away); Magnavox (about 400 feet away); John H. Morgan

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(about 400 feet away); Valentine Sevier Home (about 400 feet away); Governor John Sevier (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greeneville.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, September 28, 2017

2. Andrew Johnson and Family Marker

Photographed By Tom Bosse, September 28, 2017

3. Andrew Johnson and Family Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 15, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 237 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 27, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.