Originally established in 1779 as the seat of Washington County; North Carolina; Jonesborough is the oldest incorporated town in Tennessee. Early pioneers were given land grants to settle west of the mountains; but by 1784; they no longer trusted their political leaders in North Carolina. They created their own local government and established the state of Franklin; naming Jonesborough the original capital of the "lost" 14th state. Never recognized by Congress; Franklin eventually fizzled out and Tennessee was formed. Although Tennessee was a slave-holding state prior to the Civil War; Jonesborough produced the earliest regularly published periodical devoted to abolishing slavery. Today; Jonesborough is listed on the National Register of Historic Places; with many buildings fully restored. In this volume; readers will see the Christopher Taylor House; which was built about 1778; and the Chester Inn; which hosted many famous guests in its original days; including Presidents Andrew Jackson; Andrew Johnson; and James K. Polk.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Move to Columbia in 1971 and lived on Rain Dream ...By toure clarkMove to Columbia in 1971 and lived on Rain Dream Hill (Next to the Ruins) until 2002. Seen many change and learn the History of Columbia.Maryland through this book. I was on the Columbia Youth Association (CYA) to bring a Beltsville Basketball Championship in 1972 for the first time in Columbia.Maryland History.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. The Columbia of My YouthBy mlidinskyI grew up in Columbia from 1967 until I moved away in 1984. It was a very special time in Columbia and still under the control of James Rouse. I often wish that the country was like Columbia. We certainly wouldnt have the hate crimes going on in such numbers. Columbia was all about integration encompassing income levels. ethnicity and religion. A beautiful childhood in a beautiful community.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Great little book for my hometownBy R. JacobsI thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. The pictures filled in the blanks from the places and stories I knew of growing up in Columbia. And the writing is clear. prosaic and informative. A very well done little memoir for my hometown.
