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

Borchuck Plaza

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 16, 2021

1. Borchuck Plaza Marker

Inscription.
Created as a peaceful gathering place for the East Tennessee State University campus, Fred P. Borchuck Plaza was dedicated in 1999, concurrent with the opening of the new Charles C. Sherrod Library.

It is a place for quiet reflection as well as a platform for community engagement. The plaza was named in honor of Dr. Fred P. Borchuck, who retired from ETSU in 1999, after 18 years of service. From 1993-99, Dr. Borchuck served as Dean of Libraries at ETSU. In that role, he helped direct and coordinate planning for a new library, from initial discussions through completion. The library that stands so majestically here today, serving as a repository of knowledge, is testament to his vision and leadership.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1999.

Location. 36° 18.164′ N, 82° 21.975′ W. Marker is in Johnson City, Tennessee, in Washington County. It can be reached from J L Seehorn Junior Road west of Gilbreath Drive, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located on the East Tennessee State University campus, in the Memorial

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

Plaza at the northwest corner of the Charles C. Sherrod Library. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 344 J L Seehorn Junior Road, Johnson City TN 37604, 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 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: Memorial Fountain (a few steps from this marker); Desegregation of East Tennessee State College (University) (a few steps from this marker); National Pan-Hellenic Council Plaza (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Elbert Columbus "E.C." Miller (about 500 feet away); East Tennessee State University (about

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 16, 2021

2. Borchuck Plaza Marker

700 feet away); Johnson City (approx. half a mile away); National Soldiers’ Home (approx. 0.6 miles away); Tree Streets Historic District (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Johnson City.

Charles C. Sherrod Library (<i>northwest entrance</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 16, 2021

3. Charles C. Sherrod Library (northwest entrance)

(Memorial Fountain in foreground • marker is on wall at left)

Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 318 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 6, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 2, 3. submitted on July 7, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.