Greeneville in Greene County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site
Photographed By Don Morfe, November 25, 2001
1. Andrew Johnson National Historic Site Marker
Welcome to the Andrew Johnson National Historic Site. This site commemorates the life and work of the seventeenth president of the United States, Andrew Johnson. Born in poverty, Johnson rose from Greeneville tailor to the nation’s highest office. His political philosophy was based upon a strict interpretation of the Constitution, a belief in states’ rights, and unshakable commitment to serve the workingman, and a conservative attitude toward government spending. Johnson’s presidency, including the impeachment and acquittal, occurred during the chaotic aftermath of the Civil War.
Four separate locations make up the Andrew Johnson National Historic Site. These include an Early Home, the Visitor Center, the Andrew Johnson Homestead, and the Andrew Johnson National Cemetery.
Map locations: 1 Early Home. 2 Visitor Center. 3 Andrew Johnson Homestead. 4 Andrew Johnson National Cemetery.
Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #17 Andrew Johnson series list.
Location. 36° 9.666′ N, 82° 49.921′ W. Marker is in Greeneville
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Home of the 17th President (a few steps from this marker); Andrew Johnson Homestead (a few steps from this marker); Home of Andrew Johnson (a few steps from this marker); Preserving the President’s Legacy (within shouting distance of this marker); The Homestead Grounds (within shouting distance of this marker); Valentine Sevier Home (within shouting distance of this marker); McKee Street "Flagship of Greeneville Mayoralty" (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Classic American La France (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greeneville.
Photographed By Don Morfe, November 25, 2001
2. Andrew Johnson National Historic Site
Photographed By Don Morfe, November 25, 2001
3. Andrew Johnson National Historic Site Marker
Photographed By Don Morfe, November 25, 2001
4. Andrew Johnson National Historic Site Visitor Center
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5. Andrew Johnson
Engraving of a painting by Alonzo Chappel from Lives and Portraits of the Presidents by Evert A. Duyckinck & Alonzo Chappel, 1881,
Credits. This page was last revised on June 12, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 365 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 16, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 5. submitted on June 28, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
