The Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site was established in 1784 on 45 acres by Colonel John Tipton. He built a house and ten other buildings on the property. Tipton was a loyalist so a battle was fought round the farm by secessionists who wanted to break away from North Carolina. The house was passed to Tipton's son who died prematurely. The property was then sold to the Haynes family, who lost it due to the Civil War. The area later fell within the Tennessee borders and the property was sold to the Tennessee Historical Commission in 1945. It now houses a permanent exhibition, a museum shop, library and archives.

2620 South Roan St., Johnson City, TN, 37601, Phone: 423-926-3631

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