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Johnson City
235 E Main St., Johnson City,
TN ,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
36° 18' 58.86",
-82° 21' 10.08"
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Tennessee State
Historical Marker
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Johnson City ~ Incorporated - December 1, 1869The town was formerly known as Green Meadows, Blue Plum, Johnson's Depot, Haynesville, then Johnson City. It is situated on land grants of 1782 to Robert and Joseph Young and in 1792 to Joseph Tipton. The town charter was repealed in 1879, but incorporated in 1885. The name honors Henry Johnson, prominent merchant and postmaster. As industrial and educational center, it is the home of Milligan College, East Tennessee State University, and Steed College.
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission.
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Johnson City Tennessee Map
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