Jonesborough in Washington County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Jonesborough
Sesqui-Centennial Celebration 1930
Photographed By Don Morfe, July 30, 2013
1. Jonesborough Marker
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1776.
Location. 36° 17.654′ N, 82° 28.389′ W. Marker is in Jonesborough, Tennessee, in Washington County. Marker is on East Main Street east of North Cherokee Street, on the right when traveling east. The marker is on the grounds of the Washington County Court House. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jonesborough TN 37659, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jacob Brown (here, next to this marker); Boone Trail Highway (a few steps from this marker); Chester Inn (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Captain Christopher Taylor Home (about 400 feet away); Christopher Taylor House (about 400 feet away); May-Dishner House (about 500 feet away); First Abolition Publications (approx. 0.2 miles away); Jonesborough Veterans Park (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jonesborough.
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Photographed By Don Morfe, July 30, 2013
2. Jonesborough Marker
Great Stage Road-The heyday of stage coach travel was in the 1830's. Old Jonesborough was a major center, the road running right down Main Street to all the great cities east and west. This marker is on the grounds of the Jonesborough County Court House
Photographed By Don Morfe, July 30, 2013
3. Jonesborough Marker
Distant photo of the Jonesborough-Sesqui-Centennial marker and the Great Stage Road marker. They are on the right side of the entrance columns of the Court House
Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 23, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 461 times since then and 22 times this year. Last updated on May 11, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 23, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
