Jonesborough in Washington County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Jonesboro: Oldest Town in Tennessee
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, July 15, 2011
1. Jonesboro: Oldest Town in Tennessee Marker
Formally established in 1779, by the General Assembly of North Carolina, as county seat of Washington County, first county west of the mountains. In 1784, the State of Franklin was organized here, with Jonesboro as its first capital.
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1A-81.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1779.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 36° 17.662′ N, 82° 28.921′ W. Marker was in Jonesborough, Tennessee, in Washington County. Marker was on West Jackson Boulevard (U.S. 11E) 0.1 miles east of West College Street (Tennessee Route 81), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 418 West College Street, Jonesborough TN 37659, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Alfred Eugene Jackson (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Abolition Publications (approx. 0.3 miles away); May-Dishner House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Alfred Martin Ray Buffalo Soldier (approx. 0.4 miles away); Captain Christopher Taylor Home
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Also see . . .
1. History of Jonesboro. Town website entry (Submitted on March 20, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. State of Franklin. North Carolina History Project website entry (Submitted on August 2, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, July 15, 2011
2. Wide view of the Jonesboro: Oldest Town in Tennessee Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2011. This page has been viewed 1,013 times since then and 23 times this year. Last updated on October 16, 2023. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 2, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
