Gray Fossil Museum

Bones and remains of ancient animals in the museum on a glass shelf

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Originally built as a saloon around 1888, the Mail Pouch Building takes its name from the charming tobacco sign which graces its western wall. Restored in 1994, the sign wall is a colorful reminder of the days when sign painters toured the country covering barns and buildings with their handiwork.
Today, the building houses a unique gift and craft shop called The Crafty Peddler. Home of the 6½ ft. Cigar Store Indian carved by a local artist, this craft shop also has folk art, baskets, pottery, jewelry, home and garden décor, and Christmas creations year round.
Painted around 1895, the sign itself is made up of two parts: the lower portion, advertising Mail Pouch Tobacco, processed by Bloch Bros. of Wheeling, West Virginia. The upper portion is an advertisement for Augustus B. Cummings, who was a local businessman and possibly one of the inventors of the first plow. This portion is called a privilege panel, and was traditionally given to the building’s owner or occupant as compensation for allowing the tobacco company to paint their sign on the building.

Jonesborough Historic District

Find out about the history of Jonesborough when you spend time at Jonesborough Historic District. Discover the festivals and churches in this family-friendly area.

Wetlands Water Park

Bring the family to Wetlands Water Park and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Jonesborough. While in this romantic area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Bull Elk in Great Smokey Mountain National Park.

Winged Deer Park

Explore the great outdoors at Winged Deer Park, a lovely green space in Johnson City. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Washington County Fairgrounds

Enjoy an outing to Washington County Fairgrounds during your stay in Gray.

Wallabies

Enjoy an outing to Wallabies during your stay in Johnson City. While in this romantic area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

The Crossings Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Fall Branch at The Crossings Golf Club.

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