This map is intended for general geographical understanding. It does not provide the specific locations of the farms in order to protect the owners’ privacy. Map Courtesy of Carole Swann, Tennessee Department of Agriculture.
Washington County was established in 1777 by the North Carolina legislature. Jonesborough, the county seat, is one of Tennessee’s oldest and most historic settlements. The county is home to East Tennessee State University and the Veterans Administration at Mountain Home’s complex that was one of the first National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers. For more information regarding Washington County, please go to the Tennessee Encyclopedia of History & Culture website.