Greeneville in Greene County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

The Home of the 17th President

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 4, 2012

1. The Home of the 17th President Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Andrew Johnson Patterson, son of Martha Johnson Patterson and grandson of President Andrew Johnson, was born and died in this house. To him and his loyal and devoted wife, Martha Barkley Patterson, the nation is indebted for their untiring efforts in preserving the last home of Andrew Johnson.

As joint heirs of Martha Johnson Patterson’s estate, Andrew Johnson Patterson and wife contributed to the perpetuation of the name and career of Andrew Johnson. The intimate knowledge which they possessed of the furnishings and personalty of the 17th President assisted greatly in presenting an accurately restored Andrew Johnson home.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #17 Andrew Johnson series list.

Location. 36° 9.67′ N, 82° 49.913′ W. Marker is in Greeneville, Tennessee, in Greene County. Marker is on S Main Street (U.S. 321), on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Greeneville TN 37745, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking

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distance of this marker. Home of Andrew Johnson (a few steps from this marker); Andrew Johnson National Historic Site (a few steps from this marker); The Homestead Grounds (a few steps from this marker); Preserving the President’s Legacy (within shouting distance of this marker); Andrew Johnson Homestead (within shouting distance of this marker); Valentine Sevier Home (within shouting distance of this marker); McKee Street "Flagship of Greeneville Mayoralty" (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Classic American La France (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greeneville.

Also see . . . Andrew Johnson National Historic Site. National Park Service website. (Submitted on August 14, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 4, 2012

2. The Home of the 17th President Marker

Marker at the Andrew Johnson Homestead image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 4, 2012

3. Marker at the Andrew Johnson Homestead

Andrew Johnson's Homestead image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 4, 2012

4. Andrew Johnson's Homestead

The marker is located on the north side of this house where Andrew Johnson spent the last years of his life.

Parlor in Johnson Home image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 4, 2012

5. Parlor in Johnson Home

Johnson Dining Room image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 4, 2012

6. Johnson Dining Room

Andrew Johnson's Bedroom image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 4, 2012

7. Andrew Johnson's Bedroom

Credits. This page was last revised on September 9, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 531 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on August 14, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.