Sevierville in Sevier County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Isaac Thomas
1735 - 1819
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, March 14, 2009
1. Isaac Thomas Marker
Inscription.
Isaac Thomas. A soldier of the American Revolution, Isaac Thomas guided John Sevier's army to King's Mountain as well as serving with him in many battles against the Indians. Believed to be the first permanent white settler in this area, Thomas lived with and traded among the Cherokee Indians. His home at "The Forks of the Little Pigeon" served as the setting for the first Sevier County Court, Territory of the United States South of The River Ohio in 1794. Thomas suggested this settlement be named "Sevierville" in 1795 in honor of his friend and companion, General John Sevier. With his wife, Elizabeth Massengill (1759-1832), Thomas reared his large family upon their vast land holdings along the west prong of the Little Pigeon River near this site.
A soldier of the American Revolution, Isaac Thomas guided John Sevier's army to King's Mountain as well as serving with him in many battles against the Indians. Believed to be the first permanent white settler in this area, Thomas lived with and traded among the Cherokee Indians. His home at "The Forks of the Little Pigeon" served as the setting for the first Sevier County Court, Territory of the United States South of The River Ohio in 1794. Thomas suggested this settlement be named "Sevierville" in 1795 in honor of his friend and companion, General John Sevier. With his wife, Elizabeth Massengill (1759-1832), Thomas reared his large family upon their vast land holdings along the west prong of the Little Pigeon River near this site.
Location. 35° 52.133′ N, 83° 33.902′ W. Marker is in Sevierville, Tennessee, in Sevier County. Marker is on W. Main St (U.S. 441). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sevierville TN 37876, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Timothy Reagan (here, next to this marker); James McMahan (here, next
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, March 14, 2009
2. Isaac Thomas Marker
Isaac Thomas
1735-1819
This Historical Marker and the Renovation of Public Square are made Possible by The Following Memorials:
McKendree Porter Thomas, Jr.
1880-1962
By
Josephine T.Burchfield, Christine T.Jones, M.P.Thomas,III
Bruce Taylor Thomas & Ida Thomas Thomas
1863-1936 1864-1938
and
Bruce Leon Thomas
1889-1940
By
Leon S.Thomas Family
Descendants of Isaac Thomas
By
Dr.Philip C.Thomas Family
Mr.& Mrs.Philip A.(Charlotte Bailey) Wynn
Thaddeus Mitchell Wynn,Jr.Family
and Others
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, March 14, 2009
3. Isaac Thomas Marker
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