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

Isaac Hammer

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 11, 2020

1. Isaac Hammer Marker

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This pioneer settler from Pennsylvania, a minister of the Church of the Brethren, built a two-story log house in 1793, which stands .2 mile northwest on the Old Stage Road. While not actually an inn, the house was often a stopping place for travelers along the stage road. Hammer is buried on the hill above the house.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1E 64.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1793.

Location. 36° 22.204′ N, 82° 22.932′ W. Marker is in Johnson City, Tennessee, in Washington County. Marker is at the intersection of East Mountain View Road and Kimrod Drive, on the right when traveling east on East Mountain View Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 708 E Mountain View Rd, Johnson City TN 37601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Jesse Duncan (approx. 0.8 miles away); History on Knob Creek

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(approx. 0.8 miles away); Daniel Boone (approx. 1.7 miles away); Robert E. Young Cabin (approx. 1.9 miles away); William Bean's Cabin (approx. 2.1 miles away); Boone's Creek Church (approx. 2.1 miles away); Knob Creek Church of the Brethren (approx. 2.6 miles away); Eliza Shaut White (approx. 3.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Johnson City.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 11, 2020

2. Isaac Hammer Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 19, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 289 times since then and 96 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 19, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.