Maryville in Blount County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
The Glascock House
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 23, 2021
1. The Glascock House Marker
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.
Location. 35° 44.921′ N, 83° 58.826′ W. Marker is in Maryville, Tennessee, in Blount County. Marker is at the intersection of West Broadway Avenue and South Cedar Street, on the right when traveling south on West Broadway Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 827 W Broadway Ave, Maryville TN 37801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Freedman's Institute (within shouting distance of this marker); Maryville Polytechnic School (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sam Houston Statue (approx. 0.3 miles away); Pride Mansion (approx. 0.4 miles away); Relief of Knoxville (approx. 0.4 miles away); Montvale Springs (approx. 0.4 miles away); William Bennett Scott, Sr. (approx. half a mile away); New Providence Church (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Maryville.
Regarding The Glascock House. Excerpt from the National Register nomination:
This property was acquiredby W.P. (Pete ) Hood in the early 1900s and in 1910 a two-story frame residence was built on his lot. This residence was built with Craftsman detailing and extensive use of oak and chestnut paneling and decoration occurred on the interior. Hood also constructed a two-story servant's quarters at the rear and a two-story brick water tower. This water tower is of Flemish bond construction and is the only example of its type in the city. Hood was an official with the Knoxville and Augusta Railroad and lived in the house until 1916 when it was sold to Ben Glascock, a manager at the Alcoa plant. The property has since remained in the hands of the Glascock family.…
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Note: The Glascock family sold the house in 2020, according to the local newspaper.
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2. Pete Hood House
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Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 23, 2021
3. The Glascock House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 26, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 25, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 344 times since then and 84 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 25, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 2. submitted on December 26, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on October 25, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
