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

Inscription. has been placed on the
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. It 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.

Regionally, 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

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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: First Abolition Publications (a few steps from this marker); The Eureka Hotel (a few steps from 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); Major Jesse Walton (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); State of Franklin (about 500 feet away); Jonesborough (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jonesborough.

Regarding May-Dishner House. Contributing property, Jonesboro Historic District, National Register of Historic Places #69000183.

Also see . . . May-Dishner House.

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
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 16, 2021

2. May-Dishner House Marker
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.)

May-Dishner House (<i>south/front elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

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 881 times since then and 98 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 28, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.