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Home Tennessee Washington County Johnson City Historical Markers Colored Christian Church and Colored School ~ 1889

Colored Christian Church and Colored School ~ 1889

at the intersection of W Main Street and Whitney Street on W Main Street, Johnson City, TN , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 36° 18' 59.819976", -82° 21' 27.659988"
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This 1889 structure, originally the Colored Christian Church, now West Main Street Christian Church, was also Johnson City's second school building (1889-1891) for Colored children. It is the oldest church building and school building still standing in the city. Dr. Hezekiah B. Hankal, who founded the church ca. 1869, was a leader in establishing the city's earliest African-American schools. William Wolfe was principal (1888-1907) of the school in four different locations.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission.

Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00
 
   
 
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