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

Chester Inn

Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 26, 2009

1. Chester Inn Marker

Inscription. Built in 1797 by Dr. William P. Chester of Lancaster, Pa., it has been continuously occupied as an Inn, a hotel and an apartment house. Among the guests here have been three presidents of the United States, Andrew Jackson, James K. Polk and Andrew Johnson, as well as John Sevier, Governor of Franklin and first Governor of Tennessee. President Andrew Jackson held a reception for his friends on the porch of the Inn in the summer of 1832.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1A 90.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #07 Andrew Jackson, the Former U.S. Presidents: #11 James K. Polk, the Former U.S. Presidents: #17 Andrew Johnson, and the Tennessee Historical Commission series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1797.

Location. 36° 17.637′ N, 82° 28.452′ W. Marker is in Jonesborough, Tennessee, in Washington County. It is on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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 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: Christopher Taylor House (a few steps from this marker); Captain Christopher Taylor Home (a few steps

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from this marker); First Abolition Publications (within shouting distance of this marker); May-Dishner House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Eureka Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Major Jesse Walton (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); State of Franklin (about 300 feet away); Jonesborough (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jonesborough.

Chester Inn Marker (Refurbished) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 11, 2020

2. Chester Inn Marker (Refurbished)

Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 26, 2009

3. Chester Inn

Credits. This page was last revised on October 19, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 29, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,195 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 29, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. 2. submitted on October 19, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3. submitted on September 29, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.