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East Tennessee State University
S Dossett Dr., Johnson City,
TN ,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
36° 18' 5.999976",
-82° 22' 6.06"
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Tennessee State Historical Marker |
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Created by the legislature in 1909, East Tennessee State Normal School was built on land given by George L. Carter. Official state flag was first raised at dedication ceremonies on October 10, 1911. The school became a teachers college in 1925, a college in 1943 and a university in 1963. The Quillen~Dishner College of medicine opened in 1978. Original classroom building was named for first president Sidney G. Gilbreath.
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission
Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00 |
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East Tennessee State University Historical Marker Location Map, Johnson City, Tennessee Map
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