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

First Abolition Publications

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 11, 2020

1. First Abolition Publications Marker (Refurbished)

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

On this site, in 1819-1820, were published The Manumission Intelligencer and The Emancipator. Edited and published by Elihu Embree and printed by Jacob Howard, these were the first periodicals in the United States devoted exclusively to abolition of human slavery.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1A 82.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • Communications. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list.

Location. 36° 17.592′ N, 82° 28.58′ W. Marker is in Jonesborough, Tennessee, in Washington County. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. May-Dishner House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Christopher Taylor House (about 600 feet away); Captain Christopher Taylor Home (about 600 feet away); Alfred Martin Ray Buffalo Soldier (about 700 feet

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away); Chester Inn (about 700 feet away); Jonesborough (approx. 0.2 miles away); Jacob Brown (approx. 0.2 miles away); Alfred Eugene Jackson (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jonesborough.

First Abolition Publications Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 26, 2009

2. First Abolition Publications Marker

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 11, 2020

3. First Abolition Publications Marker (Refurbished)

Jonesboro Presbyterian Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 26, 2009

4. Jonesboro Presbyterian Church

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 26, 2009

5. Jonesboro Presbyterian Church

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 969 times since then and 106 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 19, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 2. submitted on September 29, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. 3. submitted on October 19, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 4, 5. submitted on September 29, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.