Knoxville in Knox County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Chisholm Tavern
Photographed By Laura Troy, November 23, 2007
1. Chisholm Tavern Marker
Historic Chisholm Tavern
Erected 1790's
Sheltered many important
pioneers and explorers
who assisted in the founding
of the city of Knoxville
and in the establishing of
the State of Tennessee
Erected 1965 by members Blount Park Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 35° 57.691′ N, 83° 54.863′ W. Marker is in Knoxville, Tennessee, in Knox County. Marker is on W Hill Ave east of State St, on the left when traveling east. 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. Chisolm's Tavern (a few steps from this marker); Blount Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); Roy Acuff & Hank Williams (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Andrew Johnson Office Plaza (about 500 feet away); C. Kermit "Buck" Ewing (about 500 feet away); Commemorating the Treaty of Holston (about 500 feet away); Signing of the Treaty of Holston (about 600 feet away); Knoxville (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Knoxville.
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Additional commentary.
1. History and Architecture
This was the home of Captain John Chisholm, who came to White’s Fort in 1790 with Governor Blount. Chisholm bought a half-acre lot on Front Street and built his home there in 1792. It is believed that the architect of the Blount Mansion designed this tavern. It is situated in the same block as the Blount House and very much resembles it in details and construction. Perhaps, after his services to Governor Blount, the architect was retained in this wilderness town long enough to execute Mr. Chisholm’s tavern, the first hotel in Knoxville and now occupied by slum tenants.
The two storey frame house was built on a steep slope. At each gable end and on the kitchen “ell” are brick chimneys of the freestanding variety. The interior is typically of the Revolutionary Period: Sunburst mantel in the tavern room, cupboards with scrolled shelves in the dining room, and dog-eared trim throughout the house. The triangular space below the main stairs is paneled with radiating rails.
Please note:
R.J. Crisco, Historic American Buildings Survey, circa April 23, 1934
2. Historical Photograph - West View of "Chisholm Tavern"
This structure, though identified by an attached marker, may not be the original Chisholm Tavern.
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— Submitted December 11, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.
R.J. Crisco, Historic American Buildings Survey, April 23, 1934
3. Historical Photograph - Southwest View of Chisholm Tavern
This structure, though identified by an attached marker, may not be the original Chisholm Tavern.
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Credits. This page was last revised on March 8, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 10, 2007, by Laura Troy of Burke, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,651 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 10, 2007, by Laura Troy of Burke, Virginia. 2, 3. submitted on December 11, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
