Elizabethton in Carter County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Public Library
— Elizabethton Walking Tour —
The older (eastmost) portion of this building, Classical Revival in design, originally served as Elizabethton’s main post office. James A. Wetmore, working for the WPA, designed the building in 1931, and it was constructed in 1933.
Erected by Elizabethton Walking Tour. (Marker Number 13.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the Postal Mail and Philately, and the Works Progress Administration (WPA) projects series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1933.
Location. 36° 20.94′ N, 82° 12.897′ W. Marker is in Elizabethton, Tennessee, in Carter County. Marker is on North Sycamore Street just north of East E Street, on the left when traveling north. Marker is located beside the flag pole at the southeast corner of the former U.S. Post Office building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 North Sycamore Street, Elizabethton TN 37643, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Barnes Boring Hardware (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Post Office (about 500 feet away); Betsy Walkway (about 500 feet away); Samuel Tipton (about 500 feet away); Burgie Drug (about 500 feet away); City of Elizabethton Bicentennial (about 500 feet away); First Court West of the Alleghenies (approx. 0.2 miles away); Duffield Academy (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elizabethton.
Regarding Public Library. National Register of Historic Places #83003024. Now home to the Elizabethton-Carter County Public Library.
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