Lenoir City in Loudon County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

The Lenoir Cotton Mill

Photographed By Tom Gillard, August 13, 2010

1. The Lenoir Cotton Mill Marker

Inscription. The Lenoir Cotton Mill, built between 1810 and 1821, was one of a series of mills in the community along Town Creek and the only one surviving. They were built by William B. Lenoir, a prosperous manufacturer, miller and merchant. It is one of Tennessee's earliest examples of industrial architecture. In 1890 there were 1000 spindles operating in the mill. Wood trusses in the building were designed intuitively since truss action was not defined scientifically until 1847.

Erected by TN Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1F 33.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Man-Made Features. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1810.

Location. 35° 47.523′ N, 84° 15.82′ W. Marker is in Lenoir City, Tennessee, in Loudon County. Marker is at the intersection of East Broadway Street and South Hill Street, on the right when traveling east on East Broadway Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lenoir City TN 37771, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Company B - Korean War Memorial (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Lenoir Cotton Mill (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line);

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Lenoir's Station (about 400 feet away); Lenoir Plantation (about 500 feet away); Battle of Lenoir's Station (about 500 feet away); Lenoir City Company (about 600 feet away); Loudon County Korean War/Vietnam War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Loudon County World War I Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lenoir City.

Also see . . .
1. Lenoir Cotton Mill. Wikipedia Article with additional photos. (Submitted on October 17, 2010, by Tom Gillard of Tullahoma, Tennessee.)

2. Lenoir Cotton Mill. The Lenoir City Cotton Mill was one of several mills built on Town Creek at Lenoir's Station by Major William B. Lenoir, the founder of Lenoir City. (Submitted on October 17, 2010, by Tom Gillard of Tullahoma, Tennessee.)

The Lenoir Cotton Mill Marker and Company B Korean War Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tom Gillard, August 13, 2010

2. The Lenoir Cotton Mill Marker and Company B Korean War Memorial

The Lenoir Cotton Mill image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Habs-loc

3. The Lenoir Cotton Mill

East Side and South End
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Photographed By Habs-loc

4. The Lenoir Cotton Mill

North End
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2010, by Tom Gillard of Tullahoma, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 858 times since then and 28 times this year. Last updated on April 7, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 17, 2010, by Tom Gillard of Tullahoma, Tennessee. 3. submitted on October 25, 2010. 4. submitted on October 25, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.