Knoxville in Knox County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

White's Mill

Photographed By Joel Seewald, May 31, 2018

1. White's Mill Marker

Inscription. A small tub-mill on First Creek, nearby, for grinding corn, was the first industrial establishment in this region. It was built by Gen. James White in 1786. For this reason the infant settlement was called "White's Mill" as often as "White's Fort."

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1E 29.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1786.

Location. 35° 57.836′ N, 83° 54.953′ W. Marker is in Knoxville, Tennessee, in Knox County. Marker is at the intersection of West Church Avenue and State Street, on the right when traveling east on West Church Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Knoxville TN 37902, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Joseph Knaffl (a few steps from this marker); Knaffl and Brother Photographic Studio (a few steps from this marker); First Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Journal Arcade Building (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Everly Brothers (about 500 feet away); Lloyd Branson

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(about 500 feet away); Tennessee Theater (about 500 feet away); Site of Blount College (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Knoxville.

Also see . . .
1. Water wheel; Vertical axis. (Submitted on June 12, 2018, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)
2. James White (general). (Submitted on June 12, 2018, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)

Photographed By Joel Seewald, May 31, 2018

2. White's Mill Marker

Marker is on the right; First Presbyterian Church is on the left.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 12, 2018. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2018, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 302 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 12, 2018, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.