Johnson City in Washington County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Andre Michaux
1746-1803
Photographed by Don Morfe, July 30, 2013
1. Andre Michaux Marker
Photo of side one
(Side one)
From 1785 to 1796, French botanist Andre Michaux, the foremost European botanist of his day, traveled throughout eastern North America. On assignment from the French monarchy, Michaux studied and collected North American plants, roots, and seeds for shipment to France. His travels brought him to present-day Tennessee in 1789, 1793, 1795, and 1796.
(Side two)
In May 1795 and March 1796, Michaux stayed at the home of Col. John Tipton. During the visit, he made notes about the spring wildflowers he found blooming in abundance. On March 21, 1796, he remarked that the mountains were covered in several places with bloodroot, spring beauty, and trout lily.
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1796.
Location. 36° 17.734′ N, 82° 19.919′ W. Marker is in Johnson City, Tennessee, in Washington County. It is on South Roan Street south of Bonita Drive, on the right when traveling south. This marker is near the entrance to the Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site.
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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: Tennessee Early History Monument (here, next to this marker); Tipton-Haynes Historic Site (here, next to this marker); Landon Carter Haynes (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); First English-Speaking Visitors (about 700 feet away); Barn (about 800 feet away); Springhouse (about 800 feet away); Pig Sty (about 800 feet away); Still House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Johnson City.
Photographed by Don Morfe, July 30, 2013
2. Andre Michaux Marker
Photo of side two
Credits. This page was last revised on January 20, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 23, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 741 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 23, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Al Wolf was the editor who published this page.
