Johnson City Senior Center

Johnson City Senior Center is a Tennessee historical marker in Washington County.

510 Bert Street, Johnson City, Tennessee 37601

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Founded in 1961, the center was originally located at 607 E. Myrtle Avenue, with the mission to engage adults 50+ in active life through active living. On March 31, 2000, it was the first senior center in Tennessee to be accredited by the National Council on Aging. Accreditation signifies the center holds itself to standards of excellence and ensures the highest level of service.

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David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries

Historical maps covering this location

1776 · Map Of North And South Carolina With Their Indian Frontiers. (Northern Section) (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries)
1829 · Tennessee (A. Finley, 1829) (Barry Lawrence Ruderman Map Collection, Stanford Libraries)
1891 · Roan Mountain, Tennessee (USGS Historical Topographic Map Collection)
1894 · Roan Mountain, Tennessee (USGS Historical Topographic Map Collection)
1895 · Gen. map VII. (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries)

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