Legacy Project

A new feature at King Commons Park celebrates Johnson City’s more than 150-year history.On Thursday, the city held a dedication ceremony for the Sesquicentennial Legacy Project to commemorate Johnson City’s founding in 1869.The project features a history circle listing key dates and information, as well as a playground.Underneath the history circle is a time capsule buried in December of 2019 as Johnson City wrapped up its 150-year celebration.