Blountville in Sullivan County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Fain Law Office

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 23, 2022

1. Fain Law Office Marker

Inscription. This little building originally stood across the street and served as the office of attorney John Fain in the late 1800s. Some Blountville residents remember it as the office of attorney Homer Smith in the second quarter of the 20th century. It was saved from demolition by Virginia Caldwell, who relocated it after 1948.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1948.

Location. 36° 32.015′ N, 82° 19.565′ W. Marker is in Blountville, Tennessee, in Sullivan County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Bristol Highway (Tennessee Route 126) and Anderson Road. Marker is behind the Old Deery Inn. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3397 TN-126, Blountville TN 37617, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Slave Quarters (a few steps from this marker); King Ironworks Cabin (a few steps from this marker); 1840 Smokehouse (a few steps from this marker); Brick Kitchen (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Deery Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); Ralph Blizard (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Old Deery Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); Anderson Townhouse (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Blountville.

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Regarding Fain Law Office. Fain (1835-1898), a Sullivan County native, was in Texas when he joined Martin's Texas Rangers Cavalry to fight for the Confederacy. He remained in Texas for a few years after the Civil War but then returned to Tennessee, where he became a lawyer. He was Attorney General for the First Judicial Circuit of Tennessee from 1878 to 1886, when he was elected to the state legislature.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 23, 2022

2. Fain Law Office Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 12, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 121 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 12, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.