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Brush Creek Campground

304 West Watauga Avenue, Johnson City, TN , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 36° 19' 5.88", -82° 21' 34.02"
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On September 2, 1811, James Nelson deeded to trustees William Nelson, William Duzan, James King, Jacob Hoss and John R. Boring, 4 acres and 8 poles to be used by the Methodist Episcopal Church for a house of worship. For many years a campground for religious meetings was maintained here with a central permanent tent and many family tents. During the Civil War Col. Robert Love's 62nd N.C. Regiment, CSA used the ground as a camp.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission.

Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00
 
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