Blountville in Sullivan County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
King Ironworks Cabin
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 10, 2020
1. King Ironworks Cabin Marker
This 1790 log cabin was the office of the
James King Ironworks, which was located
at the junction of Beaver and Steele
Creeks near Bristol, TN. When the city
announced plans to construct its waste-
water treatment plant on the site in 1950,
the little cabin appeared doomed. Virginia
Caldwell had it moved here to save it.
It now houses Mrs. Caldwell's collection
of 19th century spinning and weaving
equipment.Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1790.
Location. 36° 32.008′ N, 82° 19.574′ W. Marker is in Blountville, Tennessee, in Sullivan County. Marker can be reached from Bristol Highway (State Highway 126) just east of State Highway 394, on the right when traveling west. Marker is in rear yard of Old Deery Inn. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3397 Bristol Highway, Blountville TN 37617, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 1840 Smokehouse (a few steps from this marker); Brick Kitchen (a few steps from this marker); Slave Quarters (a few steps from this marker); Fain Law Office
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 10, 2020
2. King Ironworks Cabin Marker
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Credits. This page was last revised on October 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 197 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 17, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
