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

State Seal

Photographed by Paul Crumlish, July 15, 2011

1. State Seal Marker

Inscription. One-quarter mile SW on the main street of Jonesboro stood the silversmith shop of William and Matthew Atkinson, designers of the Great Seal of the State of Tennessee. Although authorized by the Tennessee Constitution of 1796, the seal was first used on April 24, 1802, by Archibald Roane, the second governor. Because of legislative failure to provide for a seal, the first governor, John Sevier, used personal seals during his first three terms.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1A-87.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1986.

Location. 36° 17.989′ N, 82° 28.029′ W. Marker is in Jonesborough, Tennessee, in Washington County. It is on East Jackson Boulevard (U.S. 11E) 0.1 miles east of Boone Street, in the median. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jonesborough TN 37659, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in East Tennessee

and in the Tri-Cities Area.

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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: Jonesborough Veterans Park (approx. 0.3 miles away); Thomas Emmerson (approx. 0.3 miles away); Historic Jonesborough Time Capsule (approx. 0.3 miles away); Warner Institute (approx. 0.3 miles away); Boone Trail Highway (approx. half a mile away); Jonesborough (approx. half a mile away); Jacob Brown (approx. half a mile away); State of Franklin (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jonesborough.

Wide view of the State Seal Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Paul Crumlish, July 15, 2011

2. Wide view of the State Seal Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 746 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 1, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.