Near Bristol in Sullivan County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Jonesboro Turnpike
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 10, 2020
1. Jonesboro Turnpike Marker
It crosses the highway here. Originally a branch of the Great War and Trading Path, it was later an important route from Virginia to the west. The first mail route between Richmond and Washington ran over it. Many notables used it, including Andrew Jackson, en route
to his first inauguration.Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1A 69.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #07 Andrew Jackson, the Postal Mail and Philately, and the Tennessee Historical Commission series lists.
Location. 36° 33.138′ N, 82° 9.528′ W. Marker is near Bristol, Tennessee, in Sullivan County. Marker is at the intersection of Carl Moore Parkway (U.S. 421) and Old Jonesboro Road, on the right when traveling east on Carl Moore Parkway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 597 Old Jonesboro Rd, Bristol TN 37620, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies.
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Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 10, 2020
2. Jonesboro Turnpike Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 16, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 132 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 15, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
