February 1st is Take Your Child to the Library Day!
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Greene County is located in the southwest portion of Northeast Tennessee with a total area of 624.11 square miles, which includes 621.69 square miles of land area and 2.42 square miles of inland water area, as shown in illustration 1. Also a part of the Cherokee National Forest, 38,523 acres, or 60.19 square miles, is located in the southern portion of Greene County. Neighboring counties include Madison County in North Carolina bordering to the south; while in Tennessee, Washington and Unicoi Counties border to the east; Hawkins County borders to the north; and Hamblen and Cocke Counties border to the west.
Located in historically rich Greeneville, Tennessee, the Museum contains artifacts and gallery content covering centuries. Visit our 13 permanent galleries and over 12 walk-through exhibits and explore every facet of the region's history. Just outside our main building, see the fully restored 1917 American LaFrance fire engine and the Babb Homestead, first built in 1787 and now a part of the Museum's collection. The Museum's collection of antiques, fine furniture, quilts and clothing illustrates the promise of America. From the historic farm implements to the Magnavox Gallery, take a walk through your heritage...your history.
