Christopher Taylor House, Tennessee, United States
4.5 (9 reviews) Spent < 1 hour Ranking #7 in Jonesborough Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
A wonderful summer experience!
As a Summer Intern in 1976, I dressed the part of a girl living in the Christopher Taylor House. The town historian, Mr. Paul Fink would visit with me and share many stories about the town's history. I loved meeting all the tourists that came to visit the beautiful town. Not until I was much older than 17 did I realize how wonderful it was to have been a part of it all! When I left at the end of the summer, Mr. Fink gave me a small clear box containing a picture of Christopher Taylor's house, a sliver of wood from the original house with a nail and a Buffalo nickel. I am 64 now and still treasure that little piece of history and the memory of the man that gave it to me!
Address
124 W Main St Downtown, 1 Block Down From the Courthouse, Across the Street, Jonesborough, TN 37743-5972
Current local date and time now
Saturday, May 11, 2024, 0:24
User Ratings
4.5 based on (9 reviews)
Reviews
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5Janith S 5:00 PM Mar 9, 2019
Historical cabin in middle of city
The Christopher Taylor home is one of the few log homes still preserved that show how the earlier settlers lived. It was built in 1777 by Christopher Taylor who fought in both the French-Indian wars and a major in the American Revolution. It is also interesting to note Andrew Jackson lived here while practicing law in Jonesborough. The home is kept up well and visiting it is like stepping back in time There is no admission and is a must-see if you visit our beautiful historical city
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5Carol G 5:00 PM Mar 23, 2019
No Glass Windows/Indians could not see or get in this place!
This house was moved from where it was first built, however you would never guess. The move did not effect the structure. Neat to see how they built homes in 1778.
