Learn About the Park

The Andrew Johnson National Monument was authorized by Congress in 1935, established by Franklin Roosevelt in 1942, and redesignated the Andrew Johnson National Historic Site in 1965. The four main areas of the site, the Tailor Shop, the National Cemetery, the Homestead, and the Early Home went through several variations before being brought under one authority. The War Department originally oversaw the National Cemetery, and the state of Tennessee protected the Tailor Shop. Thanks to the dedication and on-going political saavy of the Johnson descendants, the complex story of 19th century America and its 17th President is now the responsibility of the National Park Service.

The site tells the story of a tumultuous time in history - the effects of which we still feel today. It also tells the story of a family that grew with the nation, endured the Civil War, and played prominent roles in the struggles of Reconstruction.

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A vintage postcard collage of the places associated with Andrew Johnson and the site.

An NPS Photo