Ducktown in Polk County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Powder House

Photographed by Tom Bosse, November 22, 2024

1. Powder House Marker

Inscription. This building, which was constructed around 1905, stored the dynamite and blasting agents used in the mine at Burra Burra. The mine had an underground magazine that was used to store explosives, but it only held the amount needed for one week. The remaining supplies were stored in this building.

[Caption]:
The powder house (center left), c. 1940

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 22.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Burra Burra Mine Site Walking/Driving Tour series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.

Location. 35° 2.158′ N, 84° 22.769′ W. Marker is in Ducktown, Tennessee, in Polk County. It is on Burra Burra Street, on the left when traveling east. Marker is located at the Burra Burra Mine State Historic Site. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 212 Burra Burra Street, Ducktown TN 37326, 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,

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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,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bit House (a few steps from this marker); The Office / Geology Lab (within shouting distance of this marker); Fire Hose Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Hoist House (within shouting distance of this marker); Cylindrical Ore Bins (within shouting distance of this marker); Burra Burra Mine Site (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Shop (about 300 feet away); Mining Company Official’s Homes (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ducktown.

Also see . . .
1. The Ducktown Basin Museum. (Submitted on December 8, 2024, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.)
2. Ducktown Basin Museum and Burra Burra Mine. (Submitted on December 8, 2024, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Tom Bosse, November 22, 2024

2. Powder House Marker

The Bit House (right), Powder House (left), and Mine Official's Homes (background). image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tom Bosse, November 22, 2024

3. The Bit House (right), Powder House (left), and Mine Official's Homes (background).

Burra Burra Mine Site - Powder House Visible on Right. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tom Bosse, November 22, 2024

4. Burra Burra Mine Site - Powder House Visible on Right.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 8, 2024, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 133 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 8, 2024, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.