The Johnson City area was originally settled in 1777 by pioneers from North Carolina with land grants. Dissatisfied with their representation in North Carolina; local citizens held a convention and formed the state of Franklin in 1784. This state was never recognized by Congress. It fizzled out in 1788; and Tennessee was formed in 1796. More settlers came to the new state; but the area was destined to grow into a city when a combination of railroad connections in the area sparked growth during the late 19th century. In 1903; the creation of the National Soldiers Home brought disabledveterans of the Spanish-American War and the Civil War to Johnson City. Readers of this book will enjoy viewing photographs and reading about early residents; prominent homes; and historic buildings such as the East Tennessee Normal School; which opened in 1911. Many of the more than 200 photographs in this volume have never beforebeen published.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Another of the Potters offerings on the history of a ...By Timothy CampbellAnother of the Potters offerings on the history of a fairly typical southern city. Typical that is until one reads the unique history of this place built upon a hillside. well several hillsides. Even though one might study history. youll never find this information in such depth other than finding it done by two scholars as is the case with this title.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great job. Drs PotterBy Dale HendricksIm home again with this book. Great job. Drs Potter! Clifton tried to teach history to me at LC; did a great job and made history come alive. My job with Lburg Foundry/Intermet brought me to Columbus. GA. in 1997; Columbus is also a great place to be. All my and my family heritage is in Lburg. VA; a magnificent place to be born and raised. This makes history live. Good job to the Potters.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy ronald megginsonGreat book of my local history
