Today in Johnson City History, January 11, 2026
A letter to John Hancock, happenings in Elizabethton and more
Saturday, January 11, 1755: Alexander Hamilton was born on this date. “American founding father, diplomat, soldier and coauthor of The Federalist papers, (Hamilton) was born at Charlestown, Nevis, British West Indies. George Washington appointed Hamilton the first secretary of the Treasury in 1789, and in that position, Hamilton established the basis for all future American fiscal policy. Engaged in a duel with Aaron Burr the morning of July 11, 1804, at Weehawken, New Jersey. Mortally wounded there and died (the next day).” (Source: Chase’s 2026 Calendar of Events.)