Andrew Johnson

17th President

Became President when Lincoln was assassinated

Republican

2 terms

1808--1875

Tried to carry out a plan for reconstruction that many in the government thought was too weak

Was impeached, but was ruled innocent by a single vote

Took part in purchasing Alaska from Russia 

Birthplace: Raleigh, NC

Andrew Johnson was born here on December 29th, 1808. He was born in a kitchen, which was part of Casso's Inn, where his father worked.  When Casso's Inn was demolished, the Kitchen was preserved and moved into Mordecai Historical Park.  A plaque sits on the site of Casso's Inn.

Birthplace Replica: Greeneville, TN

This building is a replica of his birthplace.

Early Home: Greeneville, TN 

Andrew lived here from c. 1830-1851.

Homestead: Greeneville, TN

The last home of President Johnson.

Library and Museum: Tusculum College, Greeneville, TN

The oldest building on the college campus now houses the Presidential Library and Museum for Andrew Johnson.

Grave: Greeneville, TN

After Johnson died from a stroke in 1875, rumor has it that he was buried wrapped in an American flag with a copy of the Constitution beneath his head.