Marble Spring Historic

A cabin at the site was once believed to have been sevier s.

Marble spring historic.

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. Marble springs state historic site has been working hard putting together new and exciting events for the year 2020. Marble springs state historic site is funded under an agreement with the tennessee department of environment and conservation tennessee historical commission. Ideal for birdwatching and wildlife.

12 about 4 miles east of quincy. 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. Marble springs also known as the gov. 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.

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No need to drive up north. Marble springs state historic site is the last remaining home of john sevier the first governor of the state of tennessee. 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. 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.

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. Marble springs state historic site is funded under an agreement with the tennessee department of environment and conservation tennessee historical commission. 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.