On Oak Street just south of Walnut Street, on the right when traveling north.
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
On North Roane Street (U.S. 27) at Walden Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Roane Street.
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 North Roane Street (U.S. 27) at Emory Drive, on the right when traveling south on North Roane Street.
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
Near South Kentucky Street (State Highway 58) north of Shannon Place, on the left when traveling north.
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
Near South Kentucky Street (State Highway 58) north of Shannon Place, on the left when traveling north.
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
Near South Kentucky Street north of James Ferry Road, on the left when traveling north.
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
Near South Kentucky Street (Highway 58) at James Ferry Road, on the left when traveling north.
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
Near South Kentucky Street north of Shannon Place, on the left when traveling north.
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 N. Kentucky Street (Tennessee Route 58) 0.1 miles TN 58 and US 70, on the right when traveling west.
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
Near South Kentucky Street (State Highway 58) north of Shannon Place, on the left when traveling north.
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
Near South Kentucky Street just north of Shannon Place, on the left when traveling north.
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
Near South Kentucky Street north of Shannon Place, on the left when traveling north.
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
Near South Kentucky Street north of Shannon Place, on the left when traveling north.
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 East Cumberland Street at North Kentucky Street (Tennessee Route 58), on the left when traveling west on East Cumberland Street.
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
Near South Kentucky Street (State Highway 58) north of James Ferry Road, on the left when traveling north.
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
Near South Kentucky Street north of James Ferry Road, on the left when traveling north.
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
Near South Kentucky Street (State Highway 58) north of Shannon Place, on the left when traveling north.
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
Near South Kentucky Street (Tennessee Route 58) 0.1 miles north of James Ferry Road, on the left when traveling north.
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
Near South Kentucky Street (Tennessee Route 58) 0.1 miles north of Shannon Place, on the left when traveling north.
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
On North Kentucky Street (State Highway 58) at East Cumberland Street, on the left when traveling south on North Kentucky Street.
(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
Near South Kentucky Street (State Highway 58) north of Shannon Place, on the left when traveling north.
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
Near South Kentucky Street (State Highway 58) north of Shannon Place, on the left when traveling north.
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
Near South Kentucky Street (State Highway 58) north of Shannon Place, on the left when traveling north.
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
On North Kentucky Street (Tennessee Route 58) north of Court Street, on the right when traveling north.
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
Near Court Street east of North Kentucky Street (Tennessee Highway 58), on the left when traveling east.
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
Near South Kentucky Street (Tennessee Route 58), on the left when traveling north.
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
Near South Kentucky Street (State Highway 58) north of Shannon Place, on the left when traveling north.
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
Near South Kentucky Street (State Highway 58) north of Shannon Place, on the left when traveling north.
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
Near South Kentucky Street (State Highway 58) north of Shannon Place, on the left when traveling north.
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
Near South Kentucky Street (State Highway 58) north of James Ferry Road, on the left when traveling north.
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
Near South Kentucky Street (State Highway 58) north of Shannon Place, on the left when traveling north.
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 West Race Street (U.S. 70) at Patton Ferry Road, on the right when traveling south on West Race Street.
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
Near South Kentucky Street north of Shannon Place, on the left when traveling north.
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
Near South Kentucky Street (State Highway 58) north of Shannon Place, on the left when traveling north.
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
Near South Kentucky Street (Tennessee Route 58), on the left when traveling north.
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
On Heritage Center Boulevard just south of Aluminum Street, on the right when traveling north.
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
On Oak Ridge Turnpike (State Highway 58) 0.2 miles north of Perimeter Drive, on the right when traveling north.
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
On Oak Ridge Turnpike (Tennessee Route 95) just west of Westover Drive. Reported missing.
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
On US Highway 95 and state Rt 58 (Tennessee Route 95) 1 mile north of Blair Road, on the right when traveling south.
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
On Blair Road near US 95, on the right when traveling north.
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 m121332) HM
On Oak Ridge Turnpike (State Highway 58) 0.2 miles north of Bear Creek Road, on the right when traveling north.
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
On Walker Avenue at Winter Gap Road, on the left when traveling west on Walker Avenue.
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
On Spring City Highway (U.S. 27), on the right when traveling north.
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
