Jonesborough, County seat in Washington County, Tennessee.
Located at 516 meters elevation in northeastern Tennessee, Jonesborough contains multiple preserved buildings from the late 18th and early 19th centuries along Main Street.
Founded in 1779, Jonesborough served as the capital of the State of Franklin in 1784, marking a period when the region attempted to establish itself as independent.
The International Storytelling Center organizes the National Storytelling Festival each October, drawing performers and audiences from numerous countries to share oral traditions.
The Washington County School District operates Jonesborough Elementary and Middle Schools, with plans to combine them into a single K-8 facility.
Elihu Embree published the Manumission Intelligencier in 1819, establishing the first American periodical focused exclusively on ending slavery.
Location: Washington County
Inception: 1779
Elevation above the sea: 516 m
Website: http://jonesboroughtn.org
GPS coordinates: 36.29417,-82.47250
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:51
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