Bristol in Sullivan County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
The Bristol Municipal Stadium
The Stone Castle
Photographed by Paul Crumlish, July 15, 2011
1. The Bristol Municipal Stadium Marker
The Bristol Municipal Stadium was built with funds provided by the Works Progress Administration between 1934 and 1937. The stone came from nearby Beaver Creek. A dedication ceremony was held on October 8, 1936, before the Tennessee High and Science Hill High of Johnson City football game. It served as the home field for Tennessee High School and Virginia High School, as well as Slater High School and Douglas High School, Black High schools in Bristol, Tennessee, and Bristol, Virginia, respectively, and King College. The Municipal Stadium, commonly known as Stone Castle, was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987 for its unique architecture.
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1A 131.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Sports. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission, and the Works Progress Administration (WPA) projects series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1832.
Location. 36° 34.927′ N, 82° 10.949′ W. Marker is in Bristol, Tennessee, in Sullivan County. It is at the intersection of Paul Odom Way and Cortland Street, on the left when traveling north on Paul Odom Way. The marker is located
this page online
Regionally, this marker is in East Tennessee and in the Tri-Cities Area. 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: Original Site of King College (approx. 0.6 miles away); Gammon Mansion (approx. 0.6 miles away); Edward Washington King House (approx. 0.7 miles away); Shelby's Fort (approx. 0.7 miles away); Bristol Tennessee Post Office & Custom House (approx. 0.8 miles away); Isaac Shelby (1750-1826) (approx. 0.8 miles away); The E.W. King Building (approx. 0.8 miles away); Evan Shelby's Fort (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bristol.
Also see . . . Bristol Municipal Stadium. Wikipedia entry:
Links to National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form (Submitted on September 15, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Paul Crumlish, July 15, 2011
2. Wide view of The Bristol Municipal Stadium Marker
The marker stands in front of a Gothic-inspired corner tower and stone wall of the football stadium on the grounds of the Tennessee High School.
Photographed by Paul Crumlish, July 15, 2011
3. Main Entrance to the Bristol Municipal Stadium
The detail of the Gothic-inspired arched entries of the WPA project football stadium.
Photographed by Paul Crumlish, July 15, 2011
4. Detail view of the Bristol Municipal Stadium
Credits. This page was last revised on September 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,181 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 10, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.
Editor’s want-list for this marker. Marker has been moved. Now bolted to a red-block recess in a gray stone wall. Want is for new location coordinates and new photographs • Can you help?
