Johnson City in Washington County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
East Tennessee State University
Photographed by Tom Bosse, June 21, 2026
1. East Tennessee State University Marker
Created by the legislature in 1909, East Tennessee State Normal School was built on land given by George L. Carter. Official state flag was first raised at dedication ceremonies on October 10, 1911. The school became a teachers college in 1925, a college in 1943 and a university in 1963. The Quillen-Dishner College of Medicine opened in 1978. Original classroom building was named for first president Sidney G. Gilbreath.
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1A 101.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical date for this entry is October 10, 1911.
Location. 36° 18.216′ N, 82° 22.107′ W. Marker is in Johnson City, Tennessee, in Washington County. It is on Stout Drive south of Martha Culp Ave, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 451 Stout Dr, Johnson City TN 37601, 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: Elbert Columbus "E.C." Miller (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Desegregation of East Tennessee State College (University) (about 700 feet away); Borchuck Plaza (about 700 feet away); Memorial Fountain (about 700 feet away); National Pan-Hellenic Council Plaza
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Photographed by Tom Bosse, June 21, 2026
2. East Tennessee State University Marker
Photographed by Tom Bosse, June 21, 2026
3. East Tennessee State University Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2026, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 22, 2026, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
