Oak Ridge in Anderson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Castle on the Hill

Photographed by Tom Bosse, December 30, 2017

1. Castle on the Hill Marker

Inscription. The Administration Building for the Clinton Engineering Works opened March 15, 1943. Dubbed "The Castle", it became headquarters for the Manhattan Engineering District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, from which all Manhattan Project construction was directed, 1943-1945. The Atomic Energy Commission assumed control of the property on January 1, 1947. "The Castle" was demolished and replaced by the Federal Building in 1970.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1D 28.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list.

Location. 36° 1.62′ N, 84° 14.207′ W. Marker is in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, in Anderson County. It is on Oak Ridge Turnpike (Tennessee Route 95), on the right when traveling east. Marker is in front of Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 809 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge TN 37830, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in East

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Tennessee

and in Greater Knoxville.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Castle (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Dormitories of Manhattan Project (approx. 0.2 miles away); Jackson Square (approx. ¼ mile away); Historic Oak Ridge Playhouse (approx. ¼ mile away); From Little Boy to Big Fun (approx. ¼ mile away); Integration of Oak Ridge Schools (approx. ¼ mile away); The Guest House (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named The Guest House (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oak Ridge.

Photographed by Tom Bosse, December 30, 2017

2. Castle on the Hill Marker

Castle on the Hill image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tom Bosse

3. Castle on the Hill

Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2018. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 1,742 times since then and 113 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 1, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.