On Steam Plant Road 0.5 miles east of Swan Pond Road, on the right when traveling east.
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
On Euclid Avenue south of East Church Street, on the left when traveling west.
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
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
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
On East Cumberland Street at North Kentucky Street ( 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
On Greenwood Street at Roane Street, on the left when traveling south on Greenwood Street.
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
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
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
On East Race Street (U.S. 70) at Kirkland Street, on the right when traveling west on East Race Street.
(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
Near Court Street east of North Kentucky Street ( 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
