Blacksmith Building #7
In most cases a blacksmith would be hired from a nearby town or settlement. A skilled person would be able to forge or fashion various items of need for the fort and surrounding communities.
Hand forged items such as cut nails, hinges, horseshoes, even weapons parts were among many of the useful items made. Blacksmithing was a constant and much needed profession during the time.
Typical tools of the trade would consist of anvils, hammers, and tongs of various sizes and of course a bellows used to pump air into the forge to increase the heat of the fire to a desired temperature. Extreme heat is needed in order to soften the metal to allow the shaping of what was to be made.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 35° 51.652′ N, 84° 31.747′ W. Marker is in Kingston, Tennessee, in Roane County. Marker can be reached from South Kentucky Street (State Highway 58) north of Shannon Place, on the left when traveling north. Marker is located within Fort Southwest Point. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1226 S Kentucky St, Kingston TN 37763, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Carpenter and Tack Building #7 (here, next to this marker); Soldier’s Barracks w/ Cellar #4
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 12, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 10, 2021, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 160 times since then and 14 times this year. 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.
