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

Johnson City

Incorporated - December 1, 1869

Photographed by Mark Parker, January 22, 2026

1. Refurbished Johnson City Marker - New Location

Inscription. The town was formerly known as Green Meadows, Blue Plum, Johnson's Depot, Haynesville, then Johnson City. It is situated on land grants of 1782 to Robert and Joseph Young and in 1792 to Joseph Tipton. The town charter was repealed in 1879, but incorporated in 1885. The name honors Henry Johnson, prominent merchant and postmaster. As industrial and educational center, it is the home of Milligan College, East Tennessee State University, and Steed College.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1A 93.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1782.

Location. 36° 18.926′ N, 82° 21.169′ W. Marker is in Johnson City, Tennessee, in Washington County. It is at the intersection of Buffalo Street and Tipton Street on Buffalo Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 119 Buffalo Street, Johnson City TN 37604, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in East Tennessee

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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: East Tennessee & Western North Carolina Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); James Hobart Stanton (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rich-R-Tone Records (about 300 feet away); Summers Hardware (about 400 feet away); Main Street (about 500 feet away); Passing the Torch (approx. 0.2 miles away); State Flag (approx. 0.2 miles away); John Sevier Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Johnson City.

Johnson City Marker - Old Location image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 27, 2009

2. Johnson City Marker - Old Location

Johnson City Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 27, 2009

3. Johnson City Marker

Johnson City Marker at Buffalo and Tipton Streets image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, January 22, 2026

4. Johnson City Marker at Buffalo and Tipton Streets

Credits. This page was last revised on January 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 30, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,581 times since then and 73 times this year. Last updated on January 26, 2026, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. Photos: 1. submitted on January 26, 2026, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. 2, 3. submitted on September 30, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. 4. submitted on January 26, 2026, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.