Jonesborough in Washington County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Captain Christopher Taylor Home

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 11, 2020

1. Captain Christopher Taylor Home Marker

Inscription. This 1778 landmark was the home of
Captain Christopher Taylor
Revolutionary War officer and a State of Franklin leader

Andrew Jackson
Seventh President of the United States
Boarded here in 1788 while practicing law in Jonesborough
Originally located two miles west of town, this house was brought here as a public heritage by the Jonesborough Civic Trust and the Town of Jonesborough, through the generosity of the Judge David Vines and Frank Hawkins families, the Tennessee Historic Commission, and the Department of the Interior.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #07 Andrew Jackson series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1778.

Location. 36° 17.64′ N, 82° 28.464′ W. Marker is in Jonesborough, Tennessee, in Washington County. It is on West Main Street (Old State Highway 34), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 118 West Main Street, Jonesborough TN 37659, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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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: Christopher Taylor House (here, next to this marker); Chester Inn (a few steps from this marker); First Abolition Publications (within shouting distance of this marker); May-Dishner House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Eureka Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Major Jesse Walton (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); State of Franklin (about 400 feet away); Jonesborough (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jonesborough.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 11, 2020

2. Captain Christopher Taylor Home Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 24, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 841 times since then and 80 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 19, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.