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Visit the third and final Tar Heel President, Andrew Johnson, born across the street from today’s North Carolina State Capitol in Raleigh!
Johnson is one of our true rags-to-…power presidents, having to work from a young age and never attending a day of school. Learn about his unique rise to the presidency and how his upbringing contributed to his blind spots as a president.
Andrew Johnson’s Birthplace from NCPedia.
Mordecai Historic Park, in Raleigh, where Johnson’s birthplace was moved and included in their historic collection.
The Andrew Johnson National Historic Site in Greenville, Tennessee, with the birthplace replica adjacent.
Check out Andrew Johnson’s “Visiting the Presidents” Episode from Season 2, “Andrew Johnson and Greeneville”!
From My July 2015 Visit!
Birthplace Replica in Greeneville, Tennessee
From My June 2022 Visit!
From My May 2023 Visit to Greeneville Replica
Andrew Johnson Birthplace: 123 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina.
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Hi Joey! Biggest fan here 🙂 I love having someone to share my interest in the President’s with. Comments on season 17 Andrew Johnson’s Birthplace. I recently was able to visit Mordecai, with my main goal being to see Andrew Johnson’s Birth home. I was able to go inside, woo hoo! Such a thrill. While there, I also toured the Mordecai House, and learned about it’s interesting history. I had been pronouncing it traditionally as you did on your podcast episode, and learned from my tourguide, that this particular House was pronounced Morde-KEY. Who knew. Apparently the owner had a falling out with his parents, and wanted to distinguish himself from his family, and so changed the pronunciation of his name. Just a fun fact! 🙂
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