Downtown in Knoxville in Knox County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Blount Mansion
Photographed by Joel Seewald, May 31, 2018
1. Blount Mansion Marker
Built in 1792, this was one of the first frame houses west of the Alleghenies. It served as both the residence of William Blount, Governor of the Territory South of the River Ohio, and as capitol of that territory, now the State of Tennessee. Born in North Carolina, Blount was a delegate to the Constitutional Convention of 1787 and a signer of the Constitution of the United States.
Erected by Tennessee Historic Commission. (Marker Number 1E 43.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1792.
Location. 35° 57.684′ N, 83° 54.878′ W. Marker is in Knoxville, Tennessee, in Knox County. It is in Downtown. It is on West Hill Avenue west of State St. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 W Hill Ave, Knoxville TN 37902, 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, 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: Chisolm's Tavern (a few steps from this marker); Chisholm Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Roy Acuff & Hank Williams (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Andrew Johnson Office Plaza
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Blount Mansion: The Birthplace of Tennessee. Mansion website homepage (Submitted on December 11, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)
2. William Blount Mansion. Wikipedia entry:
Links to National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form (Submitted on October 15, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
3. William Blount. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on June 10, 2018, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)
Photographed by Laura Troy, November 23, 2007
2. Blount Mansion Marker
The Blount Mansion Association
3. Blount Mansion
Credits. This page was last revised on October 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 10, 2007, by Laura Troy of Burke, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,870 times since then and 40 times this year. Last updated on April 6, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. Photos: 1. submitted on June 10, 2018, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. 2. submitted on December 10, 2007, by Laura Troy of Burke, Virginia. 3. submitted on April 3, 2008, by Matt Gholson of Houston, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
