Blountville in Sullivan County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
James Brigham
(ca. 1744-1814)
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 10, 2020
1. James Brigham Marker
James Brigham, a pioneer and Revolutionary War soldier, purchased 1,070 acres along Muddy Creek in modern-day Sullivan County between 1782 and 1787. On December 11, 1792, he deeded 30 acres to John Anderson, George Maxwell, and Richard Gammon, the new Sullivan County Commissioners, for the construction of the county courthouse and jail in Blountville. On September 2, 1797, Brigham purchased 1,200 acres from John Shelby, the son of Evan Shelby, along the Cumberland River in Montgomery County. He died there November 29, 1814.
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1A 150.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Law Enforcement • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is December 11, 1792.
Location. 36° 31.98′ N, 82° 19.611′ W. Marker is in Blountville, Tennessee, in Sullivan County. It is on Bristol Highway (State Highway 126), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3397 Bristol Highway, Blountville TN 37617, 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: Battle of Blountville (here, next to this marker); Historic Courthouse Bell
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Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 10, 2020
2. James Brigham Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 16, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 595 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 16, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
