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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFAP_old-harmony-graveyard_Greeneville-TN.html
This burying ground, established in 1791 in connection with Harmony Presbyterian Church, contains the graves of the Scotch-Irish Covenanters who established Greeneville in 1783. Among these are Dr. Hezekiah Balch, Dr. Charles Coffin, William Dicks…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMF8I_greene-county-hawkins-county_Greeneville-TN.html
Greene CountyEstablished 1783named in honor of Nathanael GreeneMajor General in the Revolutionary Army. After fighting at Trenton, the Brandywine & Germantown, and serving at Valley Forge, he became Quarter-master General of the Army. He later too…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMF8H_mckee-street-flagship-of-greeneville-mayoralty_Greeneville-TN.html
Eleven mayors of Greeneville resided in the 100 block of McKee Street while serving in office. At interval periods between the years of 1873 and 1972, the following individuals served: Robert M. McKee, N.T. Howard, Tom T. Adams, H.E. Holland, John…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMF8G_valentine-sevier-home_Greeneville-TN.html
Oldest house standing in Greeneville. Built circa 1795 by Valentine Sevier, wealthy political leader and philanthropist of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, it was later owned by President Andrew Johnson. After the War Between the States it …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMF8F_john-h-morgan_Greeneville-TN.html
First lieutenant, Marshal's Regiment of Cavalry in the Mexican War Captain the "Lexington Rifles" 1857 captain Company A of the Kentucky Cavalry 1861. Colonel 2nd Kentucky Cavalry 1862 Brigadier General appointed from Tennessee December 11, 1862. …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMF8E_green-county-civil-war_Greeneville-TN.html
(Front):To the memory ofthe Union Soldierswho Enlisted in theUnion Army From Green CountyWar 1861-1865(Side):In the hour oftheir country's perilthey were loyaland true.(Side):Erected by theUnion Soldiers'Monument AssociationNewton C. Myers Preside…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMF8D_sgt-elbert-l-kinser_Greeneville-TN.html
For conspicuous gallantry as a leader of a First Marine Division Rifle Platoon on Okinawa Shima on May 4, 1945, this Greene County native was awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously by President Harry S. Truman. Attacked by Japanese forces, Sgt. K…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMF8C_greeneville-union-convention_Greeneville-TN.html
On June 17, 1961, delegates from every EastTennessee county except Rhea convened herefor four days. The purpose was to keep EastTennessee in the Union after secession of the state. Leaders of the movement wereThomas D. Arnold, William G. Brownlow,…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMF8B_first-presbyterian-church_Greeneville-TN.html
Founded in 1780 under the trees atthe Big Spring by the Rev. SamuelDoak, it was originally called MountBethel Presbyterian Church. Thefirst settled pastor was the Rev.Hezekiah Balch in 1783. Fifteenyears later the name was changedto Harmony Church…