Kingsport in Sullivan County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Bank Barn

Photographed by Tom Bosse, February 10, 2018

1. Bank Barn Marker

Inscription. The barn built into the embankment provided a stable on the 1st level and a 2nd floor for stage coaches and wagon repair. From the early 1800's it remained in use until the 1920-30's. Reconstructed on the original site with portions of the limestone foundation still showing.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.

Location. 36° 33.063′ N, 82° 35.66′ W. Marker is in Kingsport, Tennessee, in Sullivan County. It is on Netherland Inn Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Kingsport TN 37660, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in East Tennessee

and in the Tri-Cities Area.

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,

the State of Franklin,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Netherland Inn (a few steps from this marker); Netherland Inn / King's Boat Yard (a few steps from this marker); The Boat Yard (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Schoolhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Flatboat "Adventure" December 22, 1779 (within shouting distance of this marker); Flatboat (within shouting distance of this marker); Colonel Gilbert Christian (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kingsport.

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Photographed by Tom Bosse, February 10, 2018

2. Bank Barn Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2018. It was originally submitted on February 11, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 693 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 11, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.