Andrew Johnson National Historic Site
Administrative Office and National Cemetery
121 Monument Ave.
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site
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
WELCOME to Andrew Johnson National Historic Site
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
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.
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
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.
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