Andrew Johnson National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service)

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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

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 attendent 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.

Find out how to tour the home...

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.

Read a short history of the Andrew Johnson National Cemetery.

High school ROTC student lays wreath on grave of fallen hero

National Day of Service - Sseptember 26, 2009

Please help us make America's Best Idea even better. Join us for a national day of service and celebration in your 391 national parks.

Honoring Our American Heroes
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site will celebrate National Public Lands Day by honoring the veterans buried within the Andrew Johnson National Cemetery.

The park will host a volunteer day to clean the headstones of our fallen heroes. As part of this day, participants will preview the premier of the Ken Burn’s series, The National Parks, America’s Best Idea which will air September 27, 2009 on local PBS stations.

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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

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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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