Blountville in Sullivan County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Ralph Blizard
1918-2004
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1A 132.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 2002.
Location. 36° 31.993′ N, 82° 19.544′ W. Marker is in Blountville, Tennessee, in Sullivan County. Marker is on Bristol Highway (State Road 126) west of Anderson Road, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Blountville TN 37617, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Old Deery Inn (a few steps from this marker); Anderson Townhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Old Deery Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); Slave Quarters (within shouting distance of this marker); The Cannonball House (within shouting distance of this marker); Brick Kitchen (within shouting distance of this marker); 1840 Smokehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Fain Law Office (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Blountville.
Also see . . . YouTube: Ralph Blizard & Richie Stearns 'Leather Britches'. Great footage of Richie Stearns (banjo) and Ralph Blizard (fiddle) at Mt Airy Fiddlers Convention. (Submitted on August 8, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 760 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 8, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.