Wilma W. Wyatt was born in a house that stood near this spot on November 4, 1909. Her stage career began after she won a Chicago singing contest in 1928. She adopted the stage name "Dixie Lee" after joining Fox Film Corp. in 1929. A year later, she . . . — — Map (db m165726) HM
In May 1943, Manhattan Project administrators awarded J.A. Jones Construction Company
a contract to construct the K-25 Gaseous Diffusion Plant. To construct the 44-acre building
and support structures, a large on-site construction force was needed . . . — — Map (db m293583) HM
Incorporated in 1891, this was to be an ideal industrial city, an object lesson for thrift, sobriety, superior intelligence and exalted moral character, where workers would be uncorrupted by Demon Rum. Named for Union General Walter Harriman, former . . . — — Map (db m150308) HM
On December 22, 2008, a dike ruptured at the
Tennessee Valley Authority's Kingston Fossil
Plant, releasing more than one billion gallons of
coal ash slurry into the Emory and Clinch Rivers
and the surrounding area. Hundreds of workers
spent . . . — — Map (db m293585) HM
Created in 1949 and
Operated Until 1973 by
the HARRIMAN LIONS CLUB.
Erected to Commemorate
the 75th Anniversary of
Roane County Park and
the Harriman Lions Club. — — Map (db m293586) HM
Served as 1st Lt., Co. C., 4th Tenn. Infantry in Mexican War. During Civil War he organized and was Col. of 1st Tenn. Infantry, USA. Later commanded brigade. Saw action in
East Tenn., Battle of Stones River, and in Atlanta campaign. Member of Union . . . — — Map (db m150307) HM
The S-50 Thermal Diffusion Plant was the third of three competing
technologies pursued by the Manhattan Project in an effort to speed up
production of enriched uranium for use in Little Boy, the world's first
atomic bomb. Manhattan Project . . . — — Map (db m293584) HM
This monument is dedicated to the memory and sacrifices of
those who lost their lives on that tragic sunny Tuesday
fall morning of September 11th of 2001. Your lives,
your memories, and your sacrifices will always
live on in our hearts and our . . . — — Map (db m293587) WM
Established In 1811 - The land was
donated by Indian Chief Riley
The Bethel Cemetery has been known as:
Kingston Historical Burying Ground
Presbyterian Cemetery
Old Kingston Cemetery
Cemetery Hill
Restoration 2000 - 2002 efforts . . . — — Map (db m263915) HM
In most cases a blacksmith would be hired from a nearby town or settlement. A skilled person would be able to forge or fashion various items of need for the fort and surrounding communities.
Hand forged items such as cut nails, hinges, . . . — — Map (db m164360) HM
A small two story structure also referred to as a 'safe house' which was common in early settlements for protection against attacks from any Native American tribes. Many early settlements transitioned into forts, which weren't always military. A . . . — — Map (db m164375) HM
A small two story structure also referred to as a ‘safe house’ which was common in early settlements for protection against attacks from any Native American tribes. Many early settlements transitioned into forts, which weren’t always military. A . . . — — Map (db m164395) HM
A small two story structure also referred to as a 'safe house' which was common in early settlements for protection against attacks from any Native American tribes. Many early settlements transitioned into forts, which weren't always military. A . . . — — Map (db m164350) HM
A small two story structure also referred to as a ‘safe house’ which was common in early settlements for protection against attacks from any Native American tribes. Many early settlements transitioned into forts, which weren’t always military. A . . . — — Map (db m164400) HM
On Sept 21 1807, the State Legislature met on this site, and immediately resolved to "adjourn forthwith from Kingston," to meet in Knoxville on the 23rd. This brief meeting was in technical fulfillment of terms in a treaty with the Cherokees by . . . — — Map (db m32685) HM
A carpenter would build and perform various repairs on all the fort structures. Also, tables, desks, bunk beds, lanterns and other furniture could be made if needed. Leather work and repairs would also be done.
The cutting, sewing and making . . . — — Map (db m164361) HM
At the time the first Europeans came the Cherokee were a settled, agricultural people. They lived in villages sometimes consisting of thirty to sixty houses, plus a large council house. Homes were usually made by interweaving river cane in a . . . — — Map (db m164402) HM
This structure served as the Senior Officer’s quarters and later shared with the first Indian Agent of the territory.
This was a long building adjoined to blockhouses on each end. Its dimensions are 70 ft. by 22 ft. and likely a one story . . . — — Map (db m164391) HM
In Dec. 1798 Private Setts of the Dragoon Company took a horse, saddle bridle, and $74 and deserted. Subsequently, he had been captured and imprisoned at Southwest Point.
On May 1st 1799, a military court found him guilty of desertion and was . . . — — Map (db m164389) HM
On June 7, 1861, future president Andrew Johnson spoke forcefully against secession on the steps of this building, the Roane County Courthouse. Along with many others in East Tennessee, a majority in Roane County opposed separation from the Union, . . . — — Map (db m150757) HM
Archaeological work located 3 privies. A privy is a military name for a soldier’s toilet building. Holes were dug to a depth of 10 to 14 ft. The ground walls were either lined with small logs or brick and stone. Wall alignment would help prevent . . . — — Map (db m164349) HM
Archaeological work located 3 privies. A privy is a military name for a soldier’s toilet building. Holes were dug to a depth of 10 to 14 ft. The ground walls were either lined with small logs or brick and stone. Wall alignment would help prevent . . . — — Map (db m164398) HM
Archaeological work located 3 privies. A privy is a military name for a soldier’s toilet building. Holes were dug to a depth of 10 to 14 ft. The ground walls were either lined with small logs or brick and stone. Wall alignment would help prevent . . . — — Map (db m164381) HM
History
The first military post in this area dates to 1792 when a blockhouse was constructed about one-half mile upstream from the present fort sit eon the boundary of U.S. Territory and the Cherokee Nation as defined by a 1791 treaty. The . . . — — Map (db m159797) HM
Fort Southwest Point’s link to the Lewis and Clark Expedition
The Lewis and Clark Expedition has been described as the greatest exploration of discovery in our nation’s history. Planned by President Thomas Jefferson and led by Captains . . . — — Map (db m159801) HM
(west side)
The Second Capital of Tennessee
In 1806, the General Assembly of Tennessee passed a resolution that its next meeting be “at the town of Kingston near South-West Point.” On Monday, September 21, 1807, the . . . — — Map (db m42951) HM
The Kingston Colored School was the first public elementary school building for African Americans in Kingston, Tennessee. Built in 1934, the two-classroom school served students in grades one through eight until 1965. In 1963 the school's name was . . . — — Map (db m264113) HM
Research doesn’t indicate if an actual chapel existed in the fort site. Also, it isn’t known if the regimental Chaplin was mustered at the fort. However, historical records tell us local church pastors from Kingston did hold services for the . . . — — Map (db m164378) HM
The pillory consisted of hinged wooden boards forming holes through which the head and arms were inserted. In being forced to bed forward and stick their head and hands out in front of them, offenders in the pillory would have been extremely . . . — — Map (db m164386) HM
This structure served as the fort's supply storage building. Quartermaster is the name of the officer in charge of supplies for the buildings and soldiers of the fort.
The dimensions are 62 ft. by 23 ft. including a 5 ft porch. This building was . . . — — Map (db m164384) HM
Dedicated to the memory of those
men and women who fought in
the Revolutionary War, with
courage, faith, and sacrifice, who
came to this country and
contributed these same attributes
toward the character of the
people of Roane County, . . . — — Map (db m150759) WM
(Top granite banner)
MIA Roane County War Dead KIA
(Far left plaque)
Lest we forget, this monument is dedicated to all those gallant men of Roane County living and dead, who have fought in all wars to preserve the American way of life. . . . — — Map (db m266578) WM
To the Glory of God
and in loving memory of
the American soldiers and
sailors of the War of 1812
who enlisted here.
This tablet is erected by
the Tennessee National
Society United States
Daughters of 1812 and the
Court of Roane . . . — — Map (db m42950) WM
A military post established in the Territory of the United States South of the River Ohio by General John Sevier under command of Captain John McClelland to protect the settlers and travelers from the Indians.
William Blount, Governor ceded, . . . — — Map (db m159789) HM
A log structure was one and a half to two stories high. The overall size is 43 ft. by 22 ft. including a 5 ft. porch. The roof is covered with wood shingles. A two sided fireplace is centered to allow equal heat distribution. A minimal of two . . . — — Map (db m164372) HM
A log structure was one and a half to two stories high. The overall size is 43 ft. by 22 ft. including a 5 ft. porch. The roof is covered with wood shingles. A two sided fireplace is centered to allow equal heat distribution. A minimal of two . . . — — Map (db m164370) HM
Basically, they are the same as the other barracks on the opposite side of the parade ground. The only difference, these had cellars as indicated by the deep impressions in the ground. The sloping ground made it favorable to have cellars, needed . . . — — Map (db m164365) HM
Basically, they are the same as the other barracks on the opposite side of the parade ground. The only difference, these had cellars as indicated by the deep impressions in the ground. The sloping ground made it favorable to have cellars, needed . . . — — Map (db m164351) HM
Basically, they are the same as the other barracks on the opposite side of the parade ground. The only difference, these had cellars as indicated by the deep impressions in the ground. The sloping ground made it favorable to have cellars, needed . . . — — Map (db m164364) HM
On the hill to the S.W., a fort was built in 1791-92, and garrisoned by the regular Army. It was a noted place on the frontier, visited by many travelers and emigrants. — — Map (db m150309) HM
Archaeological work on the S.W. end of the fort boundaries indicated a stone retaining wall with palisades mounted on top. These posts were supported by anchoring deep in the wall at 8 to 10 ft. intervals. Flat areas of the stone next to the . . . — — Map (db m164397) HM
Dedicated to the more than six hundred soldiers who served at Fort Southwest Point.
The first Commanding Officer Lt. Colonel Thomas Butler. — — Map (db m164380) HM
The Lewis and Clark Expedition and Fort Southwest Point
The Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804-06) was conceived by President Thomas Jefferson to be an exploration of discovery through the West and on to the Pacific Ocean. The purposes of the . . . — — Map (db m159794) HM
As part of a contract with the Department of Energy, Oak Ridge Operations, the
BNFL Inc. Project was responsible for the decontamination and decommissioning
of the three gaseous diffusion buildings K-33, K-31 and K-29. Within those . . . — — Map (db m293580) HM
This building housed the main K-25 badge and pass facility for many years during the Cold War and Reindustrialization period. Over many decades, thousands and thousands of shoes, from wingtips to work-boots stopped at this spot to enter the high . . . — — Map (db m159563) HM
As a part of the Manhattan Project, the K-25 plant was designed to house work on separating U-235 from U-238 through the gaseous diffusion process. At the time of its construction, it was the largest industrial complex in history. Plant construction . . . — — Map (db m159562) HM
In 1943, Oak Ridge was created as the residential center for the Clinton Engineering Works. Located on the northeast corner of a 59,000-acre reservation acquired by the government in 1942, the community was designed by Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill, . . . — — Map (db m82315) HM
Known as the “Gate House,” the checking station that you see before you was constructed in the post WWII years. It was operated by the United States Atomic Energy Commission , and controlled access to the K-25 Gaseous Diffusion Plant from . . . — — Map (db m215327) HM
Wheat Community Citizens established the Poplar Creek Seminary in 1877 as a center of higher education for area children. The Seminary's name was changed in 1886 to Roane College, chartered by the state of Tennessee as an accredited college. At its . . . — — Map (db m88463) HM
In late summer 1943, Manhattan Project administrators awarded a construction contract to
Ford, Bacon, and Davis, Inc. to build support facilities for the K-25 plant. A new housing camp,
Wheat Colony, was quickly built to provide housing, stores, . . . — — Map (db m293582) HM
The Wheat Community was settled during the middle of the 19th century and took its name from the first postmaster, Frank Wheat. The area had originally been known as Bald Hill. Roane College, a liberal arts college, operated here from 1886-1908. . . . — — Map (db m270970) HM
About 7,000 Black Americans came to Oak Ridge to work on the Manhattan Project. They
came from across the country, primarily from Tennessee and the Deep South. These workers
faced economic hardships and racism throughout the country. Abroad, they . . . — — Map (db m293581) HM
John Henry and Elizabeth Inman Welcker owned and operated a plantation named Laurel Banks as early as 1810, and possibly 1805. This plantation was located along the banks of the Clinch River, where the East Tennessee Technology Park (formerly the . . . — — Map (db m159564) HM
Although the residents of Oliver Springs did not suffer from the effects of combat during the war, other factors soon took a toll. Like much of East Tennessee, Anderson, Morgan, and Roane Counties voted against secession. The conflicts between Union . . . — — Map (db m159561) HM
Rose Terrace was built in the mid-1880s by coal operator James K. Butler and was sold in 1921 to Chris Ladd and wife Matilda. The Ladd's daughter Dora married Howard Baker, Sr., in a ceremony held at Rose Terrace. Howard Sr. embarked on a storied . . . — — Map (db m258835) HM
James Tarwater Wright
Scout master
Charles Fred Burnett,
James Edward Burnett,
Roy Paul Green,
James Clarence Hill,
Woodrow Wilson Kerr,
Lawrence Nedra Montgomery,
Jack Acuff Shamhart.
Scoutmaster and scouts of Troop 45 . . . — — Map (db m182683) HM
Here, in the late 18th Century, the Cherokee had a tollgate, where they exacted tribute from travelers between the Watauga Settlements and the Cumberland country. Here James Glasgow, John Hackett and Littlepage Sims arranged with Talootiske, of the . . . — — Map (db m136292) HM
