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

Knoxville's Market House

By Tom Bosse, September 28, 2016

1. Knoxville's Market House Marker

Inscription. Knoxville's first Market House, opened on Main Avenue between Walnut and Market Streets in 1816, and the second and third on this square in 1854 and 1897, long served for the sale of farm products and as a colorful center of civic life. In 1863-64 the Market contained a Federal powder magazine, to the uneasiness of citizens. The old Market was replaced by the Mall in 1961.

Erected by Knoxville - Knox County Civil War Centennial Committee.

Location. 35° 57.883′ N, 83° 55.15′ W. Marker is in Knoxville, Tennessee, in Knox County. Marker is at the intersection of Union Avenue and Market Street, on the left when traveling east on Union Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Knoxville TN 37902, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Market House Bell (here, next to this marker); Krutch Park (here, next to this marker); Knoxville's Old Custom House / Fiddlin' Bob Taylor (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gay Street (about 400 feet away); Tennessee Ernie Ford (about 400 feet away); Elvis Presley (about 500 feet away); St. James Hotel (about 500 feet away); The Everly Brothers (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Knoxville.

Categories. • Industry & Commerce • War, US Civil •

By Tom Bosse, September 28, 2016

2. Knoxville's Market House Marker

By Tom Bosse, September 28, 2016

3. Knoxville's Market House Marker

Market House Bell in foreground

Credits. This page was last revised on October 10, 2016. This page originally submitted on October 9, 2016, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 183 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 9, 2016, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.