On N. Kentucky Street (Tennessee Route 58) 0.1 miles from 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
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
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 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
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
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