Dandridge in Jefferson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Jefferson County Courthouse
Photographed by Mark Parker, November 25, 2024
1. Jefferson County Courthouse Marker
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Erected by United States Department of the Interior.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics.
Location. 36° 0.921′ N, 83° 24.916′ W. Marker is in Dandridge, Tennessee, in Jefferson County. It is at the intersection of West Main Street (Tennessee Route 139) and Gay Street ( Route 92), on the right on West Main Street. The marker is at the southeast corner of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 202 W Main 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: J. C. Turnley's Mill Place Grindstone (within shouting distance of this marker); Jefferson County Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memory of the Revolutionary Soldiers Buried Here (within shouting distance of this marker); Attack on Dandridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of Dandridge (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Blants Hill (about 300 feet away); Roper Mansion (about 300 feet away); The Dike That Saved Dandridge (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dandridge.
More about this marker. The Jefferson County Courthouse is a contributing building of the Dandridge Historic District
Regarding Jefferson County Courthouse. As one of the oldest working courthouses in Tennessee, the building is also home to the Jefferson County Historical Museum.
Excerpt from the Dandridge Historic District Nomination Form:
Dominating the district is the Jefferson County Courthouse,
Photographed by Mark Parker, November 25, 2024
2. Jefferson County Courthouse. Marker is at the bottom left of the photo
Also see . . .
1. Dandridge Historic District Nomination Form (pdf). Prepared by Ellen Beasley, Tennessee Historical Commission, 1972 (Submitted on November 26, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina.)
2. Jefferson County Court House.
When you to visit historic downtown Dandridge, one of the first landmarks you would see would be the Jefferson County courthouse. Built in 1845 for $6,666, it is one of Tennessee's oldest county courthouses that is still in use today. The beautiful courthouse replaced an old log building that was being used for the same purpose, and has been viewed as a county symbol ever since. It even served as the Chamber of Commerce's logo for many years. The two-story structure is built in the Greek Revival style and entails such things as; hand-made bricks, a wooden cupola, and a unique roof made entirely without nails. The fact that the courthouse still stands strong today proves the craftsmanship and skill of the time period were superior to other methods used.(Submitted on November 26, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina.)
3. Jefferson County Museum.
Photographed by Mark Parker, November 25, 2024
3. Tennessee Historical Commission plaque, located to the right of the main courthouse entrance.
Located in the historic 1845 courthouse in Dandridge, the Jefferson County Courthouse Historical Museum offers a unique glimpse into the regions past. Permanent displays capture the daily lives of the people who have called Jefferson County home. Exhibit cases contain the 1806 marriage bond of Davy Crockett and Polly Finley, a replica of Davy Crocketts long rifle, military artifacts dating from the Civil War era through the Gulf War, Native American tools and weapons, photographs, textiles, fashions, and a variety of small vintage eclectic relics.(Submitted on November 26, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina.)
Photographed by Mark Parker, November 25, 2024
4. Jefferson County Courthouse Marker placed by the city of Dandridge
Photographed by Mark Parker, November 25, 2024
5. Jefferson County Courthouse
Credits. This page was last revised on December 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 386 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 26, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
