Elizabethton in Carter County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Samuel Tipton
Founder of Elizabethton
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 10, 2020
1. Samuel Tipton Marker
This plaque is dedicated to Samuel Tipton, founder of Elizabethton. Born in 1752, Samuel Tipton was the eldest son of Col. John and Mary Butler Tipton. A Revolutionary War soldier, he owned the land on which Elizabethton is now located. His Green Hill Plantation contained nearly a thousand acres at one time, extending east to Lynn Mountain.
Tipton was a prosperous farmer, slaveholder and faithful supporting member of Sinking Creek Baptist Church. He was active in county affairs and served two terms as a state representative in the Tennessee General Assembly.
Samuel Tipton's house was located on the west bank of Doe River between Hattie Ave. and Elk Ave. The county court met at Tipton's house several times before the courthouse was built. Tipton and his wife, Susannah Reno, were cousins. They had nine children. He died in 1833.
Tipton and his wife are buried in the historic Green Hill Cemetery located off W. Elk Avenue.
Erected by Elizabethton High School Class of 1950.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1752.
Location. 36° 20.877′ N, 82° 12.84′ W. Marker is in Elizabethton
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Regionally, this marker is in East Tennessee and in the Tri-Cities Area. 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: Betsy Walkway (here, next to this marker); Burgie Drug (a few steps from this marker); City of Elizabethton Bicentennial (a few steps from this marker); Barnes Boring Hardware (within shouting distance of this marker); Ritz Theater (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Public Library (about 500 feet away); Restoration of the Mill Race (about 500 feet away); History of the Mill Race (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elizabethton.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Old Post Office (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Additional keywords. slave labor; enslavement; human trafficking
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 10, 2020
2. Samuel Tipton Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 1,188 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 14, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
