Kingston in Roane County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Blockhouse #12
By Tom Bosse, November 7, 2020
1. Blockhouse #12 Marker
A small two story structure also referred to as a 'safe house' which was common in early settlements for protection against attacks from any Native American tribes. Many early settlements transitioned into forts, which weren't always military. A fort enclosed by a palisade wall had blockhouses on all corners. These would be built to extend outward from the palisades so as to have a clear line of sight from one blockhouse to the other along the exterior perimeter of the fort.
The upper level of the blockhouse always overhangs the lower floor. This allowed the soldiers or settlers above to peer downward through gun portals. The purpose being if attackers got against the lower building wall, underneath the lower gun portals, the manned upper floor would become the 'eyes' for those below.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Wars, US Indian.
Location. 35° 51.663′ N, 84° 31.743′ W. Marker is in Kingston, Tennessee, in Roane County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of South Kentucky Street
By Tom Bosse, November 7, 2020
2. Blockhouse #12 Marker
Marker located behind well.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fort Privy 12 (here, next to this marker); Soldier’s Barracks w/ Cellar #4 (a few steps from this marker); The First Federal Fort in Tennessee (a few steps from this marker); Blacksmith Building #7 (a few steps from this marker); Carpenter and Tack Building #7 (a few steps from this marker); Fort Southwest Point (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Fort Southwest Point (a few steps from this marker); Old Guard Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kingston.
By Tom Bosse, November 7, 2020
3. Blockhouse #12 Marker
By Tom Bosse, November 7, 2020
4. Fort Southwest Point
Credits. This page was last revised on January 10, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 10, 2021, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 45 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 10, 2021, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
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