Rogersville in Hawkins County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Rogers Tavern
Photographed By Tom Bosse, December 25, 2015
1. Rogers Tavern Marker
Inscription.
Rogers Tavern. . Joseph Rogers' tavern included the Old Tavern and Big Tavern Houses. Located 45 yards to the south, the Old Tavern House was built between 1790 and 1800. Built between 1800 and 1810, the Big Tavern House is located 25 yards south. Both Buildings were partly made of logs and weatherboarded. At the rear near the big spring, David Crockett, grandfather of hero David Crockett, built a cabin. After the Crocketts were killed by Cherokee Indians in 1777, Joseph Rogers, founder of Rogersville, bought the property. In 1787, the Hawkins County seat was established at this location. Rogersville was chartered in 1789.
Joseph Rogers' tavern included the Old Tavern and Big Tavern Houses. Located 45 yards to the south, the Old Tavern House was built between 1790 and 1800. Built between 1800 and 1810, the Big Tavern House is located 25 yards south. Both Buildings were partly made of logs and weatherboarded. At the rear near the big spring, David Crockett, grandfather of hero David Crockett, built a cabin. After the Crocketts were killed by Cherokee Indians in 1777, Joseph Rogers, founder of Rogersville, bought the property. In 1787, the Hawkins County seat was established at this location. Rogersville was chartered in 1789.
Erected by Tennesse Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1B 62.)
Location. 36° 24.3′ N, 83° 0.49′ W. Marker is in Rogersville, Tennessee, in Hawkins County. Marker is on Rogers Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 205 Rogers Street, Rogersville TN 37857, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 29, 2015, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 798 times since then and 68 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 29, 2015, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
