Near Tennessee Route 1 west of Kingswood Way, on the right when traveling west.
The bathhouse was built in the early 1900's. Where you are standing was once an Olympic sixed pool, complete with diving boards and a smaller pool for kids. the Bathhouse was used to change and shower after a refreshing swim. Wealthy folks from all . . . — — Map (db m190542) HM
On U.S. 11W at Bean Station Cemetery Road, on the right when traveling east on U.S. 11W.
Confederate Gen. James Longstreet abandoned his siege of Knoxville early in December 1863 and withdrew northeast with Union Gen. John Parke following distantly. Parke sent Gen. James Shackleford ahead to harry Longstreet, who camped with his main . . . — — Map (db m69551) HM
On Bean Station Cemetery Road south of Old Lee Hwy (US 11W), on the left when traveling south.
This was one of the first settlements in Tennessee. William Bean and Daniel Boone camped here in 1775. Indians massacred the first settler, a farmer named English. Permanently settled by William II, Robert, George and Jessie Bean, who were granted . . . — — Map (db m69549) HM
One of Tennessee's earliest settlements. The valley you see was a warpath for the Cherokees, led Daniel Boone to Cumberland Gap and was traveled by Davy Crockett. Across Highway 11W to the right stood Bean Fort, built by William Bean, first . . . — — Map (db m80338) HM
On U.S. 25 East, on the right when traveling east.
In honor of the young men and women from
the beautiful hills and valleys of East Tennessee
who gave all in the Vietnam Conflict and those
who returned scarred and forever wounded,
we gratefully appreciate your service and sacrifice.
"May God be . . . — — Map (db m210514) WM
On Kingswood Way north of Tennessee Route 1, on the left when traveling north.
Originally constructed in 1888, the Spring House was listed on the National Historical Register in 1973. This two-story open-air space for entertainment and relaxing, was built on top of the natural springs that run off Clinch Mountain. This spring . . . — — Map (db m190544) HM
On U.S. 25 East, on the right when traveling east.
God Bless
all who have
and all that
will die for
Freedom!!!
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. — — Map (db m210518) HM
On Indian Ridge Road at Old Rutledge Pike, on the left when traveling north on Indian Ridge Road.
After Confederate Gen. James Longstreet's defeat at Fort Sanders on November 29, 1863, he lifted the siege of Knoxville and headed northeast, hoping to intercept a Federal column marching toward Knoxville from Cumberland Gap. The Confederates paused . . . — — Map (db m100816) HM
On Emory Road (Tennessee Route 331) at Blaine Drive, on the left when traveling west on Emory Road.
Built from here southwest to Clinch River, about 1788. Many early settlements and institutions were
established along its route. Haley's Station, a pioneer fort, was 3 miles E., on Richland Creek.
The Mouth-of-Richland Baptist Church was . . . — — Map (db m32039) HM
On Indian Ridge Road at Old Rutledge Pike, on the left when traveling north on Indian Ridge Road.
This single-room cabin was constructed about six miles east of here, the home of John Janeway and his wife, Gertrude. It is typical of such dwellings in Appalachian Tennessee. During the Civil War, Janeway join the fighting late, in June 1864, . . . — — Map (db m100480) HM
On Rutledge Pike (U.S. 11W) 0.4 miles north of Milligan Lane, on the right when traveling north.
Built circa 1796 for Major Lea and Lavinia Jarnagin Lea, the brick house on this land is one of the oldest in Grainger County. The ninth Lea child, Albert Miller Lea, was born here in 1808. Lea assisted in two major land surveys in Tennessee and . . . — — Map (db m133761) HM
On Rutledge Pike (U.S. 11W) at Roach Lane, on the right when traveling north on Rutledge Pike.
As early as 1792 this was the property of James McDaniel who was killed near here by Indians. After 1833 a stagecoach stop was maintained here by Dr. Samuel Shields. For many years the house was a residence, as well as a post office, store, and . . . — — Map (db m100284) HM
On Rutledge Pike (U.S. 11W) at Marshall Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Rutledge Pike.
A native and State Representative of Grainger County, DeWitt Senter voted against secession in 1861. Imprisoned and driven from home by Confederates, he returned in 1865. He served in the State Senate until 1869 when he succeeded to the . . . — — Map (db m80335) HM
On Rutledge Pike (U.S. 11W) at Court Street, on the left when traveling north on Rutledge Pike.
Here the former indentured boy, tailor's apprentice and later 17th President of the United States first set up his own tailoring business in a small brick building which was also the sheriff's office. On the death of his former employer in . . . — — Map (db m80439) HM
