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

Cabin #1: Fulton/Sneed Cabin

"Wild Rose"

— Year Built: 1910 —

Cabin #1: Fulton / Sneed Cabin Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tom Bosse, November 2, 2024

1. Cabin #1: Fulton / Sneed Cabin Marker

Inscription. Original owner: First owner was Weston Miller Fulton (1871-1946) was a meteorologist, inventor, and entrepreneur owned Fulton industry in Knoxville. Became vice-mayor of Knoxville for one term. Fulton high School in Knoxville named in honor of him.

Other owners: The next owner was William Henry Schuerman (1859-1932) was the Dean of Civil Engineering at Vanderbilt University. In 1928, he purchased a lot on Millionaires Row and built a cabin called the "Wigwam". They owned both cabins for many years. R.R. Sneed was the last owner when the leases expired in 1992.

Erected by U.S. Department of the Interior.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Daisy Town series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1928.

Location. 35° 39.21′ N, 83° 34.885′ W. Marker is near Gatlinburg, Tennessee, in Sevier County. It is on Jakes Creek Road B, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gatlinburg TN 37738, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is

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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: Cabin #50: Ownby/Avent Cabin (here, next to this marker); Cabin #3: Boykin/Higdon Cabin (here, next to this marker); Cabin #5: Ijams/Addicks Cabin (a few steps from this marker); Cabin #2: Murphy/Smith Cabin (a few steps from this marker); Cabin #4: Brownlee/Swan Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Cabin #6: Van Gilder/Creekmore Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Cabin #7: Townsend/Mayo (within shouting distance of this marker); Appalachian Clubhouse (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all

Photographed by Tom Bosse, November 2, 2024

2. Cabin #1: Fulton / Sneed Cabin Marker

Marker is located immediately to the right of the front door.

markers in Gatlinburg.

Also see . . . Daisy Town. (Submitted on November 25, 2024, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Tom Bosse, November 2, 2024

3. Daisy Town

Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 25, 2024, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 249 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 25, 2024, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.