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

Pactolus Ironworks

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 11, 2020

1. Pactolus Ironworks Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Moses Cavett built the ironworks located here before 1795. Shortly after that year, John Sevier, his son and son-in-law acquired it. It was owned later by E. & E. Embree, east Tennessee ironmasters, whose Pactolus Nail Factory, located ¼ mile downriver, was operated by Jonathan Wexler.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1A 48.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Appalachian Iron Furnaces, and the Tennessee Historical Commission series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1795.

Location. 36° 29.816′ N, 82° 30.793′ W. Marker is in Kingsport, Tennessee, in Sullivan County. Marker is at the intersection of Rock Springs Road and Fort Henry Drive (Tennessee Highway 36), on the right when traveling west on Rock Springs Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 Rock Springs Rd, Kingsport TN 37663, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Fort Patrick Henry (approx. 1.6 miles away); Great Indian Warrior Trading Path (approx. 1.7 miles

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away); Suffering and Survival (approx. 2.2 miles away); Battle of Island Flats (approx. 2.4 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of Island Flats (approx. 2.4 miles away); Avery Treaty (approx. 3.2 miles away); Donelson Flotilla (approx. 3.2 miles away); Pierce Chapel AME Church Cemetery (approx. 3.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kingsport.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 11, 2020

2. Pactolus Ironworks Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 19, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 342 times since then and 104 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.