Elizabethton in Carter County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Carter County Courthouse

— Elizabethton Walking Tour —

Photographed by Mark Parker, February 12, 2026

1. Carter County Courthouse Marker

Inscription. Originally built during the 1850's. It survived severe wind storm damage in March of 1901 and flood damage during the great flood that year wiping out twenty-three Elizabethton dwellings and all bridges except the covered bridge. (Marker Number 4.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1901.

Location. 36° 20.925′ N, 82° 12.624′ W. Marker is in Elizabethton, Tennessee, in Carter County. It is at the intersection of North Main Street and East Elk Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 68 N Main St, Elizabethton TN 37643, 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: Watauga Old Fields (a few steps from this marker); You Are Not Forgotten (a few steps from this marker); Soldiers Monument Centennial (a few steps from this marker); Post World War II Army Reserve Unit (a few steps from this marker); Carter County Veterans Monument (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Samuel P. Carter (a few steps from this marker); Soldiers' Monument (a few steps from this marker); Fraser Fir (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elizabethton.

Another marker is

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no longer nearby. Samuel P. Carter (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Carter County Courthouse and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, February 12, 2026

2. Carter County Courthouse and Marker

Carter County Courthouse plaque on the second story of the front exterior image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, February 12, 2026

3. Carter County Courthouse plaque on the second story of the front exterior

Credits. This page was last revised on February 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2026, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 55 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 12, 2026, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.