Greeneville in Greene County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

The First Delivery

Photographed by Tom Bosse

1. The First Delivery Marker

Inscription. This mural depicts the trip made by G.H. Thomas, the first farmer to reach Pet Milk's Greeneville plant on its opening day of operation with a load of fresh milk. Thomas journeyed from the College Farm on Route 5. The Pet Milk Company operated the local plant for around 60 years. It provided a place for hundreds of local farms to sell their products and helped Greene County become one of the leading dairy areas in the state.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.

Location. 36° 9.742′ N, 82° 49.897′ W. Marker is in Greeneville, Tennessee, in Greene County. It is at the intersection of West Summer Street (Business Route 11E) and South Main Street, on the right when traveling west on West Summer Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Greeneville TN 37743, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in East Tennessee.

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,

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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: Andrew Johnson (here, next to this marker); Masonic Lodge #3 (a few steps from this marker); Austin Company (a few steps from this marker); Asbury Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Magnavox (within shouting distance of this marker); Sally Bohannon (within shouting distance of this marker); Valentine Sevier Home (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Andrew Johnson and Family (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greeneville.

The First Delivery Marker & Mural image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tom Bosse, October 4, 2025

2. The First Delivery Marker & Mural

Photographed by Tom Bosse, October 4, 2025

3. The First Delivery Marker

The Pet Milk Factory Smokestack image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tom Bosse, October 4, 2025

4. The Pet Milk Factory Smokestack

Credits. This page was last revised on October 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2025, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 79 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 9, 2025, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.