Bristol in Sullivan County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
The Bristol Municipal Stadium
The Stone Castle
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1A 131.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Sports. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission, and the Works Progress Administration (WPA) projects series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1832.
Location. 36° 34.927′ N, 82° 10.949′ W. Marker is in Bristol, Tennessee, in Sullivan County. Marker is at the intersection of Paul Odom Way and Cortland Street, on the left when traveling north on Paul Odom Way. The marker is located on the grounds of the Tennessee High School, next to the eastern exterior wall of the stadium. Paul Odom Way and Cortland Street compromise the main driveway to the campus. Both streets are accessible from Edgemont Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1112 Edgemont Avenue, Bristol TN 37620, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Original Site of King College (approx. 0.6 miles away); Gammon Mansion (approx. 0.6 miles away); Shelby's Fort (approx. 0.7 miles away); Bristol Tennessee Post Office & Custom House (approx. 0.8 miles away); Isaac Shelby (1750-1826) (approx. 0.8 miles away); Evan Shelby's Fort (approx. 0.8 miles away); The E.W. King Building (approx. 0.8 miles away); Mississippi Country: The Bristol Sessions (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bristol.
Also see . . .
1. Welcome to the home of Tennessee High Viking Football: The Stone Castle. (Submitted on August 10, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
2. The Stone Castle at Tennessee High School. (Submitted on August 10, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 761 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 10, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.