Kingsport in Sullivan County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
The Long Island of the Holston
Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 10, 2017
1. The Long Island of the Holston Marker
Its west end seen here in the river, the Long Island of the Holston is four miles long. Tennessee's first National Historic Landmark, it was the site of numerous Revolutionary War events. It served as a sacred Cherokee Indian island until ceded to Whites in 1806, long after ceding all land around it. The end of the first wagon road to the Southwest, it was the point of origin for the state's earliest western expansion and the starting point for Boone's Wilderness Road into Kentucky. In 1777, the first July 4 celebration west of the mountains was held on this island near the trading post home of Col. Joseph Martin.Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1A 107.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Landmarks • Native Americans • War, US Revolutionary • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1806.
Location. 36° 33.073′ N, 82° 35.04′ W. Marker is in Kingsport,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Flatboat "Adventure" December 22, 1779 (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Great Indian War Path (approx. 0.6 miles away); Bank Barn (approx. 0.6 miles away); Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail (approx. 0.6 miles away); Netherland Inn (approx. 0.6 miles away); Netherland Inn / King's Boat Yard (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Old Schoolhouse (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Boat Yard (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kingsport.
More about this marker. Marker was moved from former location at the west end of the Riverfront Park about 0.3 miles west of here.
Also see . . . Wikipedia article on the Long Island (Long Island of the Holston). (Submitted on September 11, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 10, 2017
2. View, across river, of the western end of the Long Island of the Holston.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 10, 2017
3. View east from marker along Netherland Inn Road.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 11, 2017. It was originally submitted on September 10, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 604 times since then and 154 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 10, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 2, 3. submitted on September 11, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
