Dec. 28, 1811: William Hyter Young was born. He was a fifth-generation descendant from the Revolutionary War Soldier Robert Young. As of 1969, Robert Youngâs log cabin home was standing. âLocated on what was formerly the Soldiers Home, in Johnson Cityâs western edge, this is most likely the oldest cabin standing today, of a Revolutionary War Veteran.â Mr. Young and his family lived at 1117 Cedar St., and it was in this house that First Christian Church was organized and initially met in 1871.
Dec. 28, 1893: The Comet reported its offices had âmoved into the Hoss & Hodge building on Market street near Roan street.â