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Defender of the Constitution

The Andrew Johnson National Historic Site honors the life of the 17th President. Andrew Johnson's presidency, 1865-1869, illustrates the United States Constitution at work following President Lincoln's assassination and during attempts to reunify a nation torn by civil war. His presidency shaped the future of the United States and his influences continue today.

 
Visitor Center, from a vintage postcard

Visitor Center

Special NPS Week events ~ April 17-25, 2010

Begin your visit to the Andrew Johnson National Historic Site at the Visitor Center. The Visitor Center houses a museum collection, Andrew Johnson's Tailor Shop, and a 13 1/2 minute orientation film. The attendant at the desk can provide directions to the other areas of the park and help you personalize your visit based on your interest and allotted time at the site.

 
Andrew Johnson's Home

Touring the home

Andrew Johnson owned this home twenty-four years, both before and after his presidency. His descendants continued to live here until 1956. Today the house is furnished extensively with original furnishings and belongings.

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Eagle atop Johnson's monument

The National Cemetery

Andrew Johnson was buried atop Signal Hill in 1875. Known today as Monument Hill, the National Cemetery has become is a resting place for America's veterans.

Qualifications for burial in the Andrew Johnson National Cemetery.

Floral Regulations

Read a short history of the Andrew Johnson National Cemetery.

 

 
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Cell Phone Tours

You can now tour the Andrew Johnson National Historic Site, Andrew Johnson National Cemetery, and the historic town of Greeneville, TN via your cell phone! The Andrew Johnson NHS and OnCell Systems have cooperated to create a dynamic way to extend the information you receive about Andrew Johnson. Cell phone tours are opportune if you arrive after-hours, or if you want to expand your knowledge of our 17th President. This tour takes you on a route of places vital to Andrew Johnson's story that lie both within and beyond the boundaries of the historic site.

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Write to

Mailing Address - Andrew Johnson NHS, 121 Monument Ave.
GPS Location - Andrew Johnson NHS Visitor Center, 101 North College St.
Greeneville, TN 37743

Phone

Andrew Johnson National Historic Site
(423) 639-3711

Andrew Johnson Visitor Center
(423) 638-3551

Fax

(423) 798-0754

Climate

The East Tennessee area has four seasons with mild Springs and Falls. Summers can be hot and humid with highs in the 80s and 90s. Winters are usually mild with daily averages in the 30s, but temperatures can drop to the 20s on occasion.

N36 degrees 9.7679', W082 degrees 49.7683'
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Communities Surrounding Andrew Johnson National Historic Site
Note: The times listed below are approximate driving times to the park.
Greeneville, TN (0 min. ) Pop. 15,198
Afton, TN (8 min. )
Mosheim, TN (12 min. ) Pop. 1,749
Philadelphia, TN (21 min. ) Pop. 533
Bulls Gap, TN (23 min. ) Pop. 714
Mohawk, TN (24 min. )
Parrottsville, TN (25 min. ) Pop. 207
Liberty, TN (27 min. ) Pop. 367
Telford, TN (27 min. )
Whitesburg, TN (28 min. )
Fall Branch, TN (29 min. ) Pop. 1,313
Big Sandy, TN (30 min. ) Pop. 518
Ducktown, TN (30 min. ) Pop. 427
Jonesborough, TN (31 min. ) Pop. 4,168
Russellville, TN (32 min. )
Hot Springs, NC (38 min. ) Pop. 645
Bybee, TN (38 min. )
Del Rio, TN (39 min. )
Flag Pond, TN (59 min. )
Surgoinsville, TN (1 hr.  2 min. ) Pop. 1,484