Jonesborough in Washington County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
May-Dishner House
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 16, 2021
1. May-Dishner House Marker
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.
Location. 36° 17.624′ N, 82° 28.489′ W. Marker is in Jonesborough, Tennessee, in Washington County. Marker is on West Main Street (Old Tennessee Route 34) just east of South 1st Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Marker is mounted beside the sidewalk, directly in front of the subject house. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 130 West Main Street, Jonesborough TN 37659, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Christopher Taylor House (within shouting distance of this marker); Captain Christopher Taylor Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Chester Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); First Abolition Publications (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jonesborough (about 500 feet away); Jacob Brown (about 500 feet away); Boone Trail Highway (about 600 feet away); Alfred Martin Ray Buffalo Soldier (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jonesborough.
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Originally the Humpston House was on this parcel, constructed c. 1800. The form of the present building, built about 1905, is gabled ell with Queen Anne influence. It is two stories with an irregular shape. The foundation is brick and the siding is weatherboard with patterned wood shingles in the gable. The building has 1/1 and 12/12 windows.(Submitted on February 28, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 16, 2021
2. May-Dishner House Marker
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 16, 2021
3. May-Dishner House (south/front elevation)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 28, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 264 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 28, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
