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

Tipton-Haynes Historic Site

Photographed by Don Morfe, July 30, 2013

1. Tipton-Haynes Historic Site Marker

Inscription. Site of the home occupied by John Tipton, a Revolutionary War officer, legislator, and opponent of the State of Franklin. A skirmish between supporters and opponents of Franklin was fought here February 27-29, 1788. The house was later owned by John Tipton, Jr., a soldier and legislator, and Landon Carter Haynes, a lawyer, legislator, and Confederate senator.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1A 111.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1673.

Location. 36° 17.736′ N, 82° 19.92′ 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. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2615 South Roan Street, 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: Andre Michaux (here, next to this marker); Tennessee Early History Monument (here, next to this marker); Landon Carter Haynes (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); First English-Speaking Visitors

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(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. Tipton-Haynes Historic Site Marker

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 804 times since then and 29 times this year. Last updated on May 10, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 23, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.