Dandridge in Jefferson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Seabolt
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Harris
House Circa 1848
Photographed by Tom Bosse, June 11, 2023
1. Seabolt / Harris Marker
The house is a Historic Greek Revival style home listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It exudes a stately presence with its two story pediment over substantial columns. The home has been lovingly cared for with its six fireplaces, original windows, lighting fixtures, accents and hardware. Lovely gardens, brick walkways and Koi pond.
Known for its Historical significance to the town it was used as a Hospital during the Civil War. The home also harbors much folklore, an unmarked gravesite, tall tales of buried treasure and much more.
In 1866 the hold was sold to Temple Harris and remained in the Harris Family until 1955. Nina Harris who the home is also named after lived in this home from 1916 until her death in 1955. (Marker Number 26.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture
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Location. 36° 1.083′ N, 83° 24.716′ W. Marker is in Dandridge, Tennessee, in Jefferson County. It is on Church Street north of East Meeting Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 155 E Meeting St, Dandridge TN 37725, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in East Tennessee. 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: McCuistion (a few steps from this marker); Hopewell Presbyterian Church Dandridge, TN (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Dike That Saved Dandridge (approx.
Photographed by Tom Bosse, June 11, 2023
2. Seabolt / Harris Marker
Photographed by Tom Bosse, June 11, 2023
3. Seabolt / Harris Marker
Photographed by Tom Bosse, June 11, 2023
4. Seabolt / Harris Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2023, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 625 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 12, 2023, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
