Near Rogersville in Greene County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Cabin of Three States

Photographed By Tom Bosse, April 23, 2016

1. Cabin of Three States Marker

Inscription. West 1/2 mile is the Couch cabin. When Spencer County, State of Franklin, became Hawkins County, North Carolina, the cabin was moved across the road (1786 state line) south from its location on Little Gap Creek (west 200 yards). In 1796 the State of Tennessee was created from this part of The Territory of the United States South of the River Ohio.

Erected by Tennesse Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1C 62.)

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

Location. 36° 17.895′ N, 82° 56.962′ W. Marker is near Rogersville, Tennessee, in Greene County. Marker is at the intersection of Rogersville Road (Tennessee Route 70) and Gap Creek Road, on the right when traveling north on Rogersville Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rogersville TN 37857, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Carter's Station (approx. 4.4 miles away); The Old Brick Church (approx. 5.9 miles away); Baileyton / Oakland Seminary (approx. 6.6 miles away); Execution of the "Bridge-Burners"

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(approx. 7.1 miles away); Blue Springs Lutheran Congregation (approx. 7½ miles away); Blue Springs Church and Cemetery (approx. 7½ miles away); Pottertown Bridge Burners (approx. 7.7 miles away); Bridge Burners Monument (approx. 7.7 miles away).

Photographed By Tom Bosse, April 23, 2016

2. Cabin of Three States Marker

Cabin of Three States (Couch Cabin) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, April 23, 2016

3. Cabin of Three States (Couch Cabin)

Photographed By Tom Bosse, April 23, 2016

4. Cabin of Three States (Couch Cabin)

Photographed By Tom Bosse, April 23, 2016

5. Cabin of Three States (Couch Cabin)

Credits. This page was last revised on August 15, 2018. It was originally submitted on April 24, 2016, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 939 times since then and 72 times this year. Last updated on August 9, 2018, by Byron Hooks of Sandy Springs, Georgia. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 24, 2016, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.