Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site is a captivating destination in Johnson City, TN that offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history of Northeast Tennessee. Spanning 45 acres, the site features eleven historic buildings, a limestone cave, a natural spring, a buffalo trace, a nature trail, and a Visitor Center with a permanent exhibit, museum store, educational spaces, library, and archives.
Originally purchased by Colonel John Tipton in 1784, the site witnessed the formation and decline of the State of Franklin, with Colonel Tipton playing a significant role in the area's development. The property was later inherited by John Tipton, Jr., who expanded the cabin into a Federal style farmhouse. The site eventually came into the hands of the Haynes family, with Landon Carter Haynes making notable expansions to the property. Today, Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site is a testament to the region's past and is funded through an agreement with the Tennessee Department of Environment Conservation and the Tennessee Historical Commission.
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