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

Franklin House

— Elizabethton Walking Tour —

Photographed by Mark Parker, February 12, 2026

1. Franklin House Marker

Inscription. Both the Franklin House and Hunter Cottage were built by Dr, E. E. Hunter for his children. Neither of the houses originally included a kitchen since the daughters and their families were expected to take meals at the "big house". (Marker Number 18.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1901.

Location. 36° 20.761′ N, 82° 12.708′ W. Marker is in Elizabethton, Tennessee, in Carter County. It is at the intersection of South Riverside Drive and Johnson Avenue, on the right when traveling south on South Riverside Drive. The marker is attached to a wooden post in the front yard of the home. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 215 S Riverside Dr, 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,

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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: Hunter Cottage (a few steps from this marker); Covered Bridge (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named The Covered Bridge (about 500 feet away); Dungan House (about 600 feet away); Sycamore Tree (about 600 feet away); Rhudy House (about 600 feet away); First Court West of the Alleghenies (about 600 feet away); Antique Fire Engine (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elizabethton.

Regarding Franklin House. Further information about the site from the Elizabethton Walking Tour brochure

The Franklin House, built in 1901, was reportedly the first house in Elizabethton to have an indoor bathroom. A stained glass window, a wall-mounted razor strap, and the floor and wall tile remain from the original construction.

Front view of Franklin House. Marker is at the right image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, February 12, 2026

2. Front view of Franklin House. Marker is at the right

Credits. This page was last revised on February 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 19, 2026, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 39 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 19, 2026, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.