Today in Johnson City History, Friday, July 31, 2026
Lots of interesting things from in and around Jonesboro, now Jonesborough
Tuesday, July 31, 1792: Two hundred and thirty-four years ago on this date, “The cornerstone of the Philadelphia Mint, the first United States government building, was laid.”
(Source: Chase’s 2026 Calendar of Events.)
Wednesday, July 31, 1901: One hundred and twenty-five years ago today, the Herald and Tribune published several short news items; some of t…