Sevierville in Sevier County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Sevierville

Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, March 14, 2009

1. Sevierville Marker

Inscription. Settled about 1783, this town, first called "Forks of Little Pigeon," was organized as county seat of Sevier Co.,1795. Indian trader, Isaac Thomas' home was first courthouse, fort and tavern. Jas. McMahon gave 25 acre tract for the town, which was later named for John Sevier, first governor of the State.

Erected by Tennessee Historical commission. (Marker Number 1B44.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1783.

Location. 35° 52.125′ N, 83° 33.905′ W. Marker is in Sevierville, Tennessee, in Sevier County. It is on W Main St (U.S. 441). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sevierville TN 37876, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in East Tennessee

and in the Great Smoky Mountains.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

the State of Franklin,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Thomas Atchley (here, next to this marker); Public Square History (a few steps from this marker); Timothy Reagan (a few steps from this marker); James McMahan (a few steps from this marker); Isaac Thomas (a few steps from this marker); William M. Whaley (a few steps from this marker); a different

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marker also named Sevierville (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Sevierville (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sevierville.

Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, March 14, 2009

2. Sevierville Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,705 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 16, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.