Athens in McMinn County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
John Tyler Morgan
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2A 12.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list.
Location. 35° 27.576′ N, 84° 34.883′ W. Marker is in Athens, Tennessee, in McMinn County. Marker is at the intersection of Ingleside Avenue (Tennessee Route 305) and Old Niota Road, on the right when traveling north on Ingleside Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1401 - 1499 State Hwy 305, Athens TN 37303, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Free Hill — A Forgotten Community (approx. one mile away); Petty-Manker Hall (approx. 1.1 miles away); St. Mark A.M.E. Zion, “Free Hill” (approx. 1.1 miles away); The Nocatula Legend (approx. 1.1 miles away); First United Presbyterian Church (approx. 1.2 miles away); Tennessee Wesleyan College (approx. 1.3 miles away); Foster-Rowan House (approx. 1.3 miles away); Cher-O-Kee Photofinishers (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Athens.
Also see . . . John Tyler Morgan. Wikipedia (Submitted on November 17, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 16, 2011, by Judith Barber of Marietta, Georgia. This page has been viewed 879 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 16, 2011, by Judith Barber of Marietta, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.