Jonesborough Historic District

Originally built as a saloon around 1888, the Mail Pouch Building takes its name from the charming tobacco sign which graces its western wall. Restored in 1994, the sign wall is a colorful reminder of the days when sign painters toured the country covering barns and buildings with their handiwork.
Today, the building houses a unique gift and craft shop called The Crafty Peddler. Home of the 6½ ft. Cigar Store Indian carved by a local artist, this craft shop also has folk art, baskets, pottery, jewelry, home and garden décor, and Christmas creations year round.
Painted around 1895, the sign itself is made up of two parts: the lower portion, advertising Mail Pouch Tobacco, processed by Bloch Bros. of Wheeling, West Virginia. The upper portion is an advertisement for Augustus B. Cummings, who was a local businessman and possibly one of the inventors of the first plow. This portion is called a privilege panel, and was traditionally given to the building’s owner or occupant as compensation for allowing the tobacco company to paint their sign on the building.

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Popular places to visit

Wetlands Water Park

Bring the family to Wetlands Water Park and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Jonesborough. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Bones and remains of ancient animals in the museum on a glass shelf

Gray Fossil Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Gray Fossil Museum during your travels in Johnson City. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this romantic area.

Yoho River from Takakkaw Falls. A beautiful place to let time pass slowly by on a lovely day. #GreatOutdoors

Founders Park

You can learn about the history of Johnson City with a stop at Founders Park. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Tennessee Hills Distillery

You can take time to visit Tennessee Hills Distillery during your travels to Jonesborough. Discover the festivals and churches in this family-friendly area.

International Storytelling Center

Enjoy a performance at International Storytelling Center, a popular theatre in Jonesborough. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Chester Inn State Historic Site and Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Chester Inn State Historic Site and Museum during your travels in Jonesborough. Discover the festivals and churches in this family-friendly area.

Top Jonesborough Historic District Hotel Deals

Carnegie Hotel & Spa

1216 W State Of Franklin Rd Johnson City TN

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1100 Clinchfield Street Johnson City TN

Sleep Inn & Suites

2020 Franklin Terrace Court Johnson City TN

Park n Stay Inn

3406 W Market Street Johnson City TN

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johnson City

211 Mockingbird Ln Johnson City TN

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnson City

2406 N Roan St Johnson City TN

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