Tennessee

Washington County, Tennessee is nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and our roots run deep.  In 1776 this area was known as the “Washington District” of North Carolina. In 1777, it became known as Washington County, North Carolina.  The settlers here took it upon themselves to organize the State of Franklin in 1784, which lasted only four years, before going back as part of North Carolina.  Soon after, in 1790, North Carolina gave authority and protection of this area to the Federal Government, making it the “Territory South of the Ohio River,” and it stretched all the way to the Mississippi River. Tennessee was recognized as the 16th state on June 1, 1796.   

 Our quilt square features our historic courthouse, built in 1913, in Jonesborough.  We have chosen the Martha Washington Star quilt pattern for our square.  This pattern has its roots in American quilting history, named after Martha Dandridge Custis Washington.  The pattern gained popularity during the 19th century, and it has endured through the years.   

Our square was designed and completed by a local quilter, Linda Crouch McCreadie, owner of Tennessee Quilts in Jonesborough, TN.