Marble Spring Historic

Marble springs state historic site is the last remaining home of john sevier the first governor of the state of tennessee.

Marble spring historic.

John sevier home is a state historic site in south knox county tennessee in the southeastern united states the site was the home of john sevier 1745 1815 a revolutionary war and frontier militia commander and later the first governor of tennessee from 1790 until his death in 1815. Marble springs state historic site has been working hard putting together new and exciting events for the year 2020. Features tennessee rose marble deposits six natural springs the original two story pine log house and a few other historic 18th century buildings that have been transported the walker cabin a smokehouse and a loom house. View all hotels near marble springs state historic site on tripadvisor.

5 22 mi hyatt place knoxville downtown 5 23 mi the tennessean hotel 5 28 mi the oliver hotel 9 58 mi twin valley bed and breakfast and horse ranch 9 73 mi hampton inn and suites knoxville north. No need to drive up north. Sevier named his farm marble springs because of the tennessee rose marble that was quarried on site and the natural springs that flowed on the property. A cabin at the site was once believed to have been sevier s.

Marble springs state historic site is funded under an agreement with the tennessee department of environment and conservation tennessee historical commission. 12 about 4 miles east of quincy. Ideal for birdwatching and wildlife. See 23 reviews articles and 35 photos of marble springs state historic site ranked no 56 on tripadvisor among 183 attractions in knoxville.

Hotels near marble springs state historic site. Marble springs state historic site is also generously supported by knox county and the arts and heritage fund with supplemental funds provided by the governor john sevier memorial. Consider becoming a member which not only supports the site but gives great benefits suchs as gift shop discounts reduced prices for events and workshops and more. Marble springs also known as the gov.

1 mile walking trail surrounds the historic homestead the last home of tennessee s first governor john sevier. Marble springs state historic site is also generously supported by knox county and the arts and heritage fund with supplemental funds provided by the governor john sevier memorial. One price six months of fun and relaxation or do a short season from memorial weekend to labor day weekend located east of coldwater on u s.