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

Old Harmony Graveyard

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 27, 2009

1. Old Harmony Graveyard Marker

Inscription. This burying ground, established in 1791 in connection with Harmony Presbyterian Church, contains the graves of the Scotch-Irish Covenanters who established Greeneville in 1783. Among these are Dr. Hezekiah Balch, Dr. Charles Coffin, William Dickson, Mordecai Lincoln, Valentine Sevier, and others.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1C 52.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1791.

Location. 36° 9.799′ N, 82° 49.668′ W. Marker is in Greeneville, Tennessee, in Greene County. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 Academy St, Greeneville TN 37744, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Benjamin Lundy (within shouting distance of this marker); Winter Headquarters (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Greeneville, Tennessee (about 300 feet away); Andrew Johnson (about 400 feet away); The Original Building (about 400 feet away); Capitol of State of Franklin (about 400 feet away); The Heart of the Household (about 500 feet away); An Early Home (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greeneville.

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Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 27, 2009

2. Old Harmony Graveyard Marker

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 27, 2009

3. Old Harmony Graveyard Marker

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 27, 2009

4. Old Harmony Graveyard Marker

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 27, 2009

5. Old Harmony Graveyard Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,453 times since then and 69 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 9, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.