Jonesborough Historic District facts for kids
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Jonesborough Historic District
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Main Street, part of the Jonesborough Historic District
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 Location in Tennessee
Location in the United States
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| Location | Jonesborough, Tennessee |
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| Area | 120 acres (49 ha) |
| Architectural style | Queen Anne, Greek Revival, Federal |
| NRHP reference No. | 69000183 (original) 100004686 (increase) |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | December 23, 1969 |
| Boundary increase | November 27, 2019 |
The Jonesborough Historic District is a special area in Jonesborough, Tennessee, filled with old and important buildings. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1969. This list helps protect places that are important to history.
In 1969, experts from the Tennessee Historical Commission looked at 158 buildings in Jonesborough. They decided that 72 of these buildings were very important and worth saving. These buildings show off different styles of architecture, like Queen Anne, Greek Revival, and Federal. The historic district covers more than 120 acres.
Some of the cool buildings in the district include the Jonesborough United Methodist Church, which was built in 1847. There's also the Washington County Courthouse, built in 1913, and the Chester Inn, which is very old, built around 1797.
The district isn't a perfect square or circle. It's an interesting shape, generally found near College Street, Main Street, Franklin Avenue, Depot Street, and 3rd Avenue.
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Exploring Jonesborough's Building Styles
Just like clothes or cars have different styles, buildings do too! Jonesborough has many buildings that show off different architectural styles. Even though some buildings mix styles, we can see at least six main types.
Federal Style Buildings
Some of the oldest buildings in Jonesborough are built in the Federal style. This style often looks a bit like the older Georgian style. You might notice special "stair-step" designs on the roofs, called crow-stepped gables. Many of these buildings are made of brick, often with a special pattern called Flemish bond.
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Chester Inn, looking west, 116 W. Main Street. The west end was built in 1797, and the east end around 1836.
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Chester Inn, looking east.
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Chester Inn, looking north. You can see where the original 1797 building connects to the 1836 addition.
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A plaque at the Chester Inn.
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Sister's Row, looking west, 205–209 W. Main Street, built in 1821.
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Sister's Row, looking east.
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122 E. Woodrow Avenue, built around 1815.
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Old Jonesborough Female Academy, 205 W. College Street, built around 1834.
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Jacobs House, 106 E. Woodrow Avenue, built around 1831.
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Gammon-Moss House, 204 E. Main Street, built around 1830. It shows Federal style with some Greek Revival touches.
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Blair-Moore House, 201 W. Main Street, built around 1830. It also mixes Federal and Greek Revival styles.
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The Blair-Moore Bed & Breakfast.
Greek Revival Style Buildings
You might also see the "stair-step" roof designs on some Greek Revival buildings in Jonesborough. Many of the porches on these homes were added much later than the main building.
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Methodist Church, 211 W. Main Street, built around 1845.
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A sign for the Methodist Church.
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Baptist Church, 201 E. Main Street, built around 1840.
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Presbyterian Church, 126 W. Main Street, built around 1845.
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Cunningham House, 119 W. Main Street, built around 1840.
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February Hill, 102 W. College Street, built in 1832.
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Walter Sherfey Home, 402 W. College Street, built around 1850.
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Shipley House, 100 E. Woodrow Avenue, built around 1848.
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Mansion House, looking west, 200 W. Main Street, built in 1849 with Federal influences.
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Mansion House, looking east.
Victorian Period Buildings
The Victorian period includes styles like Italianate, Gothic Revival, and Queen Anne. These styles became popular in Jonesborough around the time of the Civil War. The Italianate style is very common, especially seen in the porches of homes.
The Old Gresham House This house was built in 1828. It was updated around 1900 with Queen Anne and Colonial Revival styles. It has two stories and an interesting, uneven shape. The house has a brick foundation and wooden siding. It has a pointed roof and three chimneys. A large porch covers the front of the house.
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The Brownlow House, 421 W. Main Street, built in 1879.
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Holston Baptist Female Institute, 233 E. Main Street, built around 1855.
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A plaque for the Holston Baptist Female Institute/Warner Institute.
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May-Dishner House, 130 W. Main Street, built around 1905.
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Manumission Plaque.
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Old Deadrick House, 102 N. Cherokee, built in 1878.
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Residential House, 314 W. Main Street, built in the late 1860s. It shows Italianate and Queen Anne influences.
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Hacker House, 400 W. Main Street, built in 1869.
Post-Victorian and Classical Revival Buildings
After the Victorian era, new styles appeared, often looking back to ancient Greek and Roman designs.
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Washington County Courthouse, 100 Courthouse Square, built in 1913.
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A plaque at the Washington County Courthouse.
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Another plaque at the Washington County Courthouse.
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Academy Hill, 312 W. Main Street, built in 1926.
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Academy Hill, facing north.
Bungalow Style Homes
Bungalows are a popular style of house, often smaller and with a cozy feel.
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Old Clyde Haws House, 108 Oak Grove Ave, built in 1933.
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Residential House, 102 Oak Grove Avenue, built around 1920.
Minimal Traditional Style Homes
This style is simpler and often seen in homes built in the mid-20th century.
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Residential Buildings, 105/107 Spring Street, built around 1850 with some Greek Revival influences.
Other Interesting Buildings
Jonesborough also has other unique buildings that don't fit neatly into the main styles.
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Mail Pouch Building, 104 S. Cherokee Street, built in 1888. It's an example of a two-part commercial block.
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Christopher Taylor House, 118 Main Street, built around 1778. It's a log cabin.
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A plaque for the Christopher Taylor House.
