Soddy-Daisy in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Poe's Tavern

By PaulwC3, June 16, 2014

1. Poe's Tavern Marker

Inscription. Hasten Poe, a veteran of the War of 1812, moved from Virginia and built a log structure on this site in 1818. The area became known as Poe’s Cross Roads, later Daisy and in 1969 Soddy Daisy. The structure was used as a tavern and inn. On October 25, 1819, Hamilton County was formed from the southern section of Rhea County. The tavern served as Hamilton County’s first courthouse and county seat.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number ZA 105.)

Marker series. This marker is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission marker series.

Location. 35° 14.583′ N, 85° 11.477′ W. Marker is in Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. Marker is on Dayton Pike north of Mountain Road (County Road 1126), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Soddy Daisy TN 37379, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. “Old Dallas” (approx. 4.9 miles away); Joseph Vann's Town (approx. 8.1 miles away); Sherman Crosses the River (approx. 8.2 miles away); Old Harrison

Wide view of the Poe's Tavern Marker image. Click for full size.

By PaulwC3, June 16, 2014

2. Wide view of the Poe's Tavern Marker

(approx. 8.2 miles away); Harrison Academy (approx. 9.6 miles away); Corral Road (approx. 9.7 miles away); Red Bank Veteran's Memorial (approx. 10.2 miles away); Sale Creek (approx. 10.8 miles away).

Also see . . .
1. Poe’s Tavern re-creation to anchor new 2-acre park in Soddy-Daisy | Times Free Press. (Submitted on June 26, 2014, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
2. Hamilton County | Entries | Tennessee Encyclopedia. (Submitted on June 26, 2014, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)

Categories. • Settlements & Settlers •

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on June 26, 2014, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 329 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 26, 2014, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.

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