Jefferson City in Jefferson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Cox Mill
ca. 1792
Photographed By Tom Bosse, June 14, 2015
1. Cox Mill Marker
Inscription.
Cox Mill. ca. 1792. A Revolutionary War veteran wounded at the Battle of King's Mountain on October 1, 1780, William Cox Sr. built Cox Mill, a grist mill, on this site about 1792. He was an "Overmountain Man" living in Watauga in 1775. As a delegate from Washington County to the constitutional convention at Joneborough in 1784, he voted for the formation of the State of Franklin. He was appointed Jefferson County Magistrate by Governor William Blount in 1792 and by Governor John Sevier in 1796. Cox Mill was in continuous operation for over 150 years and also served as a post office from 1848 to 1901.
A Revolutionary War veteran wounded at the Battle of King's Mountain on October 1, 1780, William Cox Sr. built Cox Mill, a grist mill, on this site about 1792. He was an "Overmountain Man" living in Watauga in 1775. As a delegate from Washington County to the constitutional convention at Joneborough in 1784, he voted for the formation of the State of Franklin. He was appointed Jefferson County Magistrate by Governor William Blount in 1792 and by Governor John Sevier in 1796. Cox Mill was in continuous operation for over 150 years and also served as a post office from 1848 to 1901.
Erected 2014 by Tennesse Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1E 123.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 1, 1780.
Location. 36° 9.394′ N, 83° 31.557′ W. Marker is in Jefferson City, Tennessee, in Jefferson County. Marker is at the intersection of Fielden Store Road and River Road, on the right when traveling west on Fielden Store Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1240 Fielden Store Road, Jefferson City TN 37760, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2015, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 716 times since then and 78 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 14, 2015, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
