Knoxville in Knox County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

States' View

Photographed By Donald Raby, July 4, 2010

1. States' View Marker

Inscription. One mile south, Charles McClung erected his brick home about 1806. McClung laid out the city of Knoxville in 1791 on the site of White's Fort, was on the committee to draft Tennessee's first Constitution. and was a charter trustee of Blount College, now the University of Tennessee. The house was partially destroyed by fire and rebuilt in 1823.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1E 23.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Forts and Castles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1806.

Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 35° 54.803′ N, 84° 4.789′ W. Marker was in Knoxville, Tennessee, in Knox County. Marker was at the intersection of Kingston Pike (U.S. 11, 70) and Kingston Pike and Ebenezer Road, on the right when traveling east on Kingston Pike. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Knoxville TN 37923, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named States View (here, next to this marker); The Baker-Peters-Rogers House

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(about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ball Camp (approx. half a mile away); Cavett's Station (approx. 1.4 miles away); Fallen Military Heroes of Bearden High (approx. 1.4 miles away); In Grateful Memory to the Defenders of Cavett Blockhouse (approx. 1.9 miles away); Robert Reynolds (approx. 4.2 miles away); Admiral Farragut's Birthplace (approx. 4.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Knoxville.

Photographed By Donald Raby, July 4, 2010

2. States' View Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2010, by Donald Raby of Knoxville, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 996 times since then and 41 times this year. Last updated on February 14, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 5, 2010, by Donald Raby of Knoxville, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.