Near Bean Station in Grainger County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Bean Station
Photographed By Tom Bosse, April 3, 2010
1. Bean Station Marker
One of Tennessee's earliest settlements. The valley you see was a warpath for the Cherokees, led Daniel Boone to Cumberland Gap and was traveled by Davy Crockett. Across Highway 11W to the right stood Bean Fort, built by William Bean, first permanent white settler in Tennessee. In front of the fort stood Bean Station Tavern, the largest tavern between Washington, D.C. and New Orleans. It housed Presidents Polk, Johnson and Jackson. During the Civil War, the Battle of Bean Station was fought around the tavern.Erected 1991 by Bean Station Ruritan.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #11 James K. Polk, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #17 Andrew Johnson series lists.
Location. 36° 20.981′ N, 83° 23.633′ W. Marker is near Bean Station, Tennessee, in Grainger County. Marker can be reached from U.S. 25E, on the right when traveling south. The marker is located in a Scenic Viewing Area pull-off
Photographed By Tom Bosse, January 17, 2015
2. Bean Station Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. East Tennessee Vietnam Conflict Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Tennessee Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Overlook (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Overlook Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Grainger County & All Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Bean Station (approx. 1.9 miles away); Battle of Bean's Station (approx. 1.9 miles away); Bathhouse (approx. 2.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bean Station.
Photographed By Tom Bosse, January 17, 2015
3. Bean Station Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 17, 2015, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 983 times since then and 107 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 17, 2015, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Al Wolf was the editor who published this page.
