Near Dandridge in Jefferson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Stokely-Van Camp, Inc.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, February 28, 2010

1. Stokely-Van Camp, Inc. Marker

Inscription.

One-half mile south, on Seehorn Creek, the first Stokely Brothers cannery was built in 1898 with $3,900 invested by Colonel Alfred R. Swann, Anna Rorex Stokely, and her sons, James and John. In the 30-by-60-foot shed, 4,000 cases of tomatoes were canned that summer, hauled by wagon to a landing on the Stokely farm and shipped to market by boat.

The Stokely Brothers canning operation grew to become one of America's largest companies with 4,500 full-time employees and almost $600 million in annual sales. Known for its canned pork-and-beans, Stokely-Van Camp was the first marketer of the sports drink, Gatorade. In 1983, the Quaker Oats Company purchased Stokely-Van Camp for $238 million.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1C 87.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.

Location. 36° 1.447′ N, 83° 18.307′ W. Marker is near Dandridge, Tennessee, in Jefferson County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 25W/70 and Swansylvania Road, on the right when traveling east on U.S. 25W/70. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dandridge TN 37725, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Pine Chapel (here, next to this marker); Fighting at Dandridge (approx. 1.2 miles away); Battle of Hay's Ferry (approx. 2.6 miles away); Jefferson County / Cocke County (approx. 4.7 miles away); Kimbrough's Crossroads (approx. 5.8 miles away); White Pine (approx. 5.8 miles away); McCuistion (approx. 6 miles away); Seabolt / Harris (approx. 6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dandridge.

Stokely-Van Camp, Inc. Marker Reverse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, February 28, 2010

2. Stokely-Van Camp, Inc. Marker Reverse

Photographed By Tom Bosse, February 28, 2010

3. Stokely-Van Camp, Inc. Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2010, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 5,398 times since then and 224 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 7, 2010, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.