From the historic Marker:
"The Mansion" was built before 1780 by John Carter and his son Landon. John Carter was chairman of the Watauga Association, a court of five men elected by settlers of the Watauga County in May 1772. "to govern and direct for the common good of all the people." Carter County is named for Landon Carter and Elizabethon is named for his wife Elizabeth Maclin. The family cemetery is located to the east of the house.
Also of note: This is the oldest frame house in Tennessee. Little is known about John Carter as many records have since been destroyed by fire. Landon Carter is also the great-grandfather of brothers Alf & Robert Taylor who ran against each other for Governor. The property is also on the National Register of Historic Places.
For more info about this house:
www.oldhouseonline.com/carter-mansion-tenneesees-oldest-f...
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www.onlyinyourstate.com/tennessee/historic-houses-tn/
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