Andrew Johnson's Early Brick and Mortar Home

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Andrew Johnson National Historic Site

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The Andrew Johnson National Historic Site is comprised of four units:

1) The Visitor Center
101 N. College Street, Greeneville, TN
2) The Early Home
201 East Depot Street, Greeneville, TN
3) The Homestead
209 S. Main St., Greeneville, TN
4) The National Cemetery
121 Monument Ave., Greeneville, TN

 

*The best place to start is the Visitors Center Location*

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The picturesque setting of Greeneville, Tennessee frames the life of the 17th president, Andrew Johnson. His arrival to town in 1826 as a humble tailor launched his unexpected political career.  Today, the National Park Service preserves artifacts of Johnson's life including Johnson's original Tailor shop. Andrew's business became the local gathering place for political talk, shaping his views on the world around him. An early brick home of Johnson and his wife, Eliza, sits across the street from the tailor shop, offering exhibits on the Johnson children, and the pulse of the nation leading to Civil War. Johnson had no formal education, yet he became a skilled debater and was elected to many political offices. Perhaps the result of his successes is best illustrated by the preservation of his large Homestead on Main Street, a showplace he purchased while a U.S. Representative. Most furnishings on display at this home are authentic to the Johnson family. Visitors touring the home will see graffiti etched into the walls of this home from soldiers occupying the area while Johnson served as Military Governor for Tennessee. Not far from this home is the final resting place of Andrew Johnson and his family atop Monument Hill. This active National Cemetery honors fallen soldiers in a place of solitude and beauty, surrounded by the Unaka Mountains.

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Andrew Johnson's Homestead with festive banners (front)
Andrew Johnson's Homestead with festive banners (front)
Andrew Johnson's Homestead with festive banners (side left)
Andrew Johnson's Homestead with festive banners (side left)
Andrew Johnson's Homestead with festive banners (front and side right)
Andrew Johnson's Homestead with festive banners (front and side right)
The Visitor's Center Winter festive sign look
The Visitor's Center Winter festive sign look
National Park Rangers leading a walking tour in Fall
National Park Rangers leading a walking tour in Fall
Two National Park Rangers stand side by side under a Ginko Tree at the Homestead
Two National Park Rangers stand side by side under a Ginko Tree at the Homestead
Andrew Johnson's preserved tailor shop, protected by/located in the Visitor's Center
Andrew Johnson's preserved tailor shop, protected by/located in the Visitor's Center
An image of the Andrew Johnson Visitor's Center gallery
An image of the Andrew Johnson Visitor's Center gallery
Map at the Andrew Johnson National Cemetery Site
Map at the Andrew Johnson National Cemetery Site
The National Cemetery where President Andrew Johnson was laid to rest  alongside other soldiers
The National Cemetery where President Andrew Johnson was laid to rest along with other soldiers
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site
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Andrew Johnson National Historic Site and National Cemetery is open 7 days a week from 9 am – 5 pm. Guided tours are offered throughout the day. Check the National Park Service Visitor Center for more information.
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