Near Knoxville in Knox County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Ramsey House
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 20, 2021
1. Ramsey House Marker
.2 mile east is the handsome two-story pink marble and blue limestone house built in 1797 by Francis A. Ramsey (1764-1820), pioneer settler, surveyor, college trustee, banker and public official. Ramsey served under four governments — North Carolina, State of Franklin, Southwest Territory, State of Tennessee. The structure also became the property and residence of his sons, Dr. James G.M. Ramsey, physician-historian, and William B.A. Ramsey, Knoxville's first elected mayor.Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1E 99.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1797.
Location. 35° 58.053′ N, 83° 49.636′ W. Marker is near Knoxville, Tennessee, in Knox County. Marker is at the intersection of East Governor John Sevier Highway (Tennessee Route 168) and Thorngrove Pike, on the right when traveling north on East Governor John
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Ramsey House Plantation (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Ramsey House (approx. ¼ mile away); Asbury Methodist Church (approx. one mile away); Lebanon in the Fork (approx. 1.2 miles away); Speedway Circle (approx. 3½ miles away); Riverdale School (approx. 3.6 miles away); First African American Church (approx. 3.8 miles away); Odd Fellows Cemetery (approx. 4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Knoxville.
Also see . . .
1. Ramsey House. Official website of the historic house, now used as a museum and special-events venue. (Submitted on February 21, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. Asset Detail | Ramsey House. National Register of Historic Places registration and photographs. Available in PDF download. (Submitted on February 21, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 20, 2021
2. Ramsey House Marker
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 20, 2021
3. Ramsey House
Credits. This page was last revised on February 21, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 21, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 150 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 21, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
