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

State Flag

Photographed By Paul Crumlish, July 18, 2011

1. State Flag Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

In 1905 the Legislature adopted as the state flag one which was designed by Colonel Le Roy Reeves, a native and resident of Johnson City. The three stars represent the three grand divisions of Tennessee. The flag was first raised by Company F of the National Guard on October 10, 1911 during the dedication ceremonies of East Tennessee State Normal School.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1A 86.)

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 October 1996.

Location. 36° 18.884′ N, 82° 21.36′ W. Marker is in Johnson City, Tennessee, in Washington County. Marker can be reached from Whitney Street south of Wilson Ave. The marker is located in Oak Hill Cemetery, near the grave of Le Roy Reeves, in the back of the cemetery near South Boone Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 205 Whitney Street, Johnson City TN 37604, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker

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. Colored Christian Church and Colored School (approx. 0.2 miles away); Rich-R-Tone Records (approx. 0.2 miles away); East Tennessee & Western North Carolina Depot (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dr. Hezekiah B. Hankal (approx. 0.2 miles away); Summers Hardware (approx. 0.2 miles away); Johnson City (approx. 0.2 miles away); Main Street (approx. ¼ mile away); Brush Creek Campground (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Johnson City.

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

Photographed By Paul Crumlish, July 18, 2011

2. Wide view of the State Flag Marker

The grave of Le Roy Reeves image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Paul Crumlish, July 18, 2011

3. The grave of Le Roy Reeves

The Tennessee state flag flies over the Reeves family plot in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 16, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 510 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 16, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.