Maryville in Blount County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Relief of Knoxville
Photographed By Judith Barber, August 16, 2012
1. Relief of Knoxville Marker
Maj. Gen. W. T. Sherman, U.S.A., arrived in Blount County with 25,000 men, Dec. 5, 1863, to relieve Gen. Ambrose Burnside besieged at Knoxville by Gen. James Longstreet. The 15th Corps camped around Maryville, the 11th around Louisville and the 4th s.w. toward Morgantown.Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1 E 75.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical month for this entry is December 2006.
Location. 35° 45.099′ N, 83° 58.511′ W. Marker is in Maryville, Tennessee, in Blount County. Marker is on Broadway Avenue (State Highway 33), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Maryville TN 37801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pride Mansion (here, next to this marker); Sam Houston Statue (within shouting distance of this marker); Montvale Springs (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); William Bennett Scott, Sr. (approx. 0.2 miles
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Photographed By Judith Barber, August 16, 2012
2. Relief of Knoxville Marker
Marker is in front of a county services building.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 27, 2012, by Judith Barber of Marietta, Georgia. This page has been viewed 837 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 27, 2012, by Judith Barber of Marietta, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
