Andrew Johnson National Historic Site
Andrew Johnson's complex presidency (1865-69) illustrates the Constitution at work following the Civil War. As the President and Congress disagreed on Reconstruction methods, the Constitution served as their guide on balance of powers, vetoes, and impeachment. In the end, it evolved as a living document with pivotal amendments on freedom, citizenship, and voting rights - topics still vital today.
GPS The GPS setting for Andrew Johnson NHS may be listed as 121 Monument Ave, which is the park HQ in the National Cemetery. To arrive at the Visitor Center, use 101 North College Street, Greeneville, TN. Plane The closest airport is the Tri-Cities Regional Airport, 43 miles NE of Greeneville. From the airport, take I-81 South to exit 36 and follow the signs to Greeneville. Car From I-81S take exit 36 to Rt. 172 south to Greeneville. From I-81N take exit 23 to Rt. 11E north to Greeneville.
- Arts and Culture
- Guided Tours
- Self-Guided Tours - Walking
- Junior Ranger Program
- Museum Exhibits
- African American Heritage
- Burial, Cemetery and Gravesite
- National Cemetery
- Enslavement
- Presidents
- Reconstruction
- Wars and Conflicts
- Civil War
Andrew Johnson Homestead
Home of the 17th President from 1851-1875
Early Home
The Johnson family home from the 1830s - 1851
Andrew Johnson Monument
Gravestone of President and Mrs. Andrew Johnson
Visitor Center
The entrance to the Visitor Center
The Lodge - Park Headquarters
The old caretaker's Lodge in the National Cemetery now serves as Park Headquarters
Andrew Johnson Museum
The Museum tells the story of a controversial presidency
The National Cemtery
The commanding view of Monument Hill with veteran headstones