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

Thomas Emmerson

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 26, 2009

1. Thomas Emmerson Marker

Inscription. Born in Brunswick County, Virginia, June 23, 1773. Moved to Knoxville in 1800 where he practiced law. First Mayor of Knoxville, judge on Superior Court and State Supreme Court. Charter member of Board of Trustees of East Tennessee College, now the University of Tennessee, and one of the founders of Knoxville Female Academy. Settled on a farm near Jonesboro and was editor of the Washington Republican and Farmer's Journal. He died July 22, 1837, and is buried 100 yards north.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1A 92.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 23, 1966.

Location. 36° 17.724′ N, 82° 28.133′ W. Marker is in Jonesborough, Tennessee, in Washington County. 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. Warner Institute (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jonesborough Veterans Park (about 800 feet away); Boone Trail Highway (approx. ¼ mile away); Jacob Brown (approx. ¼ mile away); Jonesborough (approx. ¼ mile away); Chester Inn

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); State Seal (approx. 0.3 miles away); Captain Christopher Taylor Home (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jonesborough.

Cemetery where Thomas Emmerson is buried. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 26, 2009

2. Cemetery where Thomas Emmerson is buried.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 29, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 985 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 29, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.