Near Seymour in Blount County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
McTeer's Fort
Photographed By Tom Bosse, August 27, 2017
1. McTeer's Fort Marker
One mile south, near a large spring, Robert McTeer built a fort and mill in 1784. A branch of the Great War and Trading Path passed nearby. Reportedly, the first school in what later became Blount County was held here; it was also the first polling place.Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1E 22.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1784.
Location. 35° 49.812′ N, 83° 48.074′ W. Marker is near Seymour, Tennessee, in Blount County. Marker is on Sevierville Road (Tennessee Route 411), on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Seymour TN 37865, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Eusebia Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Campbell Family Massacre (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Bethlehem Methodist Church (approx. 3 miles away); Newell's Station (approx.
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Also see . . . Robert McTeer. (Submitted on August 28, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Tom Bosse, August 27, 2017
2. McTeer's Fort Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 11, 2018. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 1,232 times since then and 159 times this year. Last updated on September 11, 2017, by Byron Hooks of Sandy Springs, Georgia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 28, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
