Kingston in Roane County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Kingston
Former State Capital
Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, May 30, 2011
1. Kingston Marker
(west side)
The Second Capital of Tennessee
In 1806, the General Assembly of Tennessee passed a resolution that its next meeting be “at the town of Kingston near South-West Point.” On Monday, September 21, 1807, the General Assembly met at Kingston which thus became the second capital of Tennessee. The General Assembly adjourned on the same day to meet two days later at Knoxville.
(east side)
John Sevier was Governor of Tennessee when Kingston was the capital
This historical marker was authorized by the Seventy-sixth General Assembly of Tennessee, 1949.
Gordon Browning, Governor
James H. Cummings, Secretary of State
Walter M. Haynes, Speaker of the Senate
McAllen Foutch, Speaker of the House
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is September 21, 1812.
Location. 35° 52.326′ N, 84° 30.959′ W. Marker is in Kingston, Tennessee, in Roane County. It is at the intersection of North Kentucky Street (State Highway 58) and East Cumberland Street, on the left when traveling south on North Kentucky
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Regionally, this marker is in East Tennessee and in Greater Knoxville. 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, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Roane County Revolutionary War Monument (here, next to this marker); For the Union (a few steps from this marker); Capitol for a Day (a few steps from this marker); Historic Roane County Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); Roane County War of 1812 Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Rittenhouse Academy Bell (within
Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, May 30, 2011
2. Kingston Marker
West side
Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, May 30, 2011
3. Kingston Marker
East side
Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, May 30, 2011
4. Kingston Marker
looking southwest. 'Capitol for a Day' marker is also in this view.
Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, May 30, 2011
5. Great Seal of the State of Tennessee
on the west face of the obelisk
Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, May 30, 2011
6. South side detail
Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, May 30, 2011
7. North side detail
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 891 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on May 31, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
