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Midtown Johnson City, Tennessee
Author: Ajohns90 (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported)
Johnson City is the 8th largest city in Tennessee. It is located on the northeastern part of the country, mostly within Washington County, but also includes Carter and Sullivan counties. Covering 39.6 sq mi (102.5 sq km), it has a population of 62,000 people (2011 estimate).
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Johnson City, Tennessee
Author: Ajohns90 (public domain)
More on Johnson City
Johnson City is located west of the Blue Ridge Mountains with the 6,000-foot (1,800 m) Roan Mountain just 20 mi (32 km) to the east of the city. The Nolichucky River flows to the south of Johnson City.Johnson City was founded in 1856 by Henry Johnson as a railway station, and was originally known as Johnson's Depot. During the American Civil War, it was briefly renamed to Haynesville, after Confederate Senator Landon Carter Haynes. It was restored to Johnson City and incorporated in 1869. Johnson himself was elected as the first mayor of the city on 3 January, 1870.
From 1870 to 1890 Johnson City grew to become a major rail hub, with three railway lines passing through its downtown area. Then a national depression in 1893, derailing Johnson City's booming growth. Today the city continues to be known for its old-time music.
Visiting Johnson City
Interstate 26 passes through Johnson City. Turn out at Exits 20, 22, 23 and 24.Places of Interest in Johnson City
- Mall at Johnson City
The only enclosed shopping mall in Johnson City. - Rocky Mount Living History Museum
Open-air museum replicating an 18th century village with people in period clothing. - Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site
Site of the historic house built by Colonel John Tipton in 1784. Within the site are auxiliary buildings such as the pigsty, barn and springhouse.
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