Soldier’s Barracks w/ Cellar #6
Basically, they are the same as the other barracks on the opposite side of the parade ground. The only difference, these had cellars as indicated by the deep impressions in the ground. The sloping ground made it favorable to have cellars, needed for a cool place to store goods.
A log structure was one and a half to two stories high. The overall size is 62 ft. by 23 ft. including a 5 ft. porch. The roof would be covered with wood shingles. A two sided fireplace is centered to allow equal heat distribution. A minimal of two glass windows and two doors were installed. Interior wall plaster was common in some of the buildings. Soldiers would sleep two per bunk.
Gun portals or small holes were cut into the walls so as to be able to fire weapons to the outside.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.
Location. 35° 51.647′ N, 84° 31.742′ 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. The 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 (a few steps from this marker);
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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 168 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 10, 2021, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
