Marble Springs Knoxville Tn

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Hotels near marble springs state historic site. Sevier named his farm marble springs because of the tennessee rose marble deposits and six springs that were located on the property. Marble springs state historic site is the last home and farm of john sevier tennessee s first governor who was elected in 1796. The site was the home of john sevier 1745 1815 a revolutionary war and frontier militia commander and later the first governor of tennessee from 1790 until his death in 1815.

Check website for hours. Marble springs state historic site boasts over 30 acres of picturesque wooded scenery perfect for weddings family reunions and birthday parties. The main cabin built circa 1800 still stands today on the site where it was originally constructed. Consider becoming a member which not only supports the site but gives great benefits suchs as gift shop discounts reduced prices for events and workshops and more.

Marble springs also known as the gov. Marble springs state historic site has been working hard putting together new and exciting events for the year 2020. John sevier highway knoxville tn 37920. He also acted as the first and only governor of the short lived state of franklin.

There is an admission price for touring the farmstead but trails are open to the public during visitor hours. View all hotels near marble springs state historic site on tripadvisor. Private options are available. 5 22 mi hyatt place knoxville downtown 5 23 mi the tennessean hotel 5 28 mi the oliver hotel 9 58 mi twin valley bed and breakfast and horse ranch 9 73 mi hampton inn and suites knoxville north.

Marble springs state historic site is also generously supported by knox county and the arts and heritage fund with supplemental funds provided by the governor john sevier memorial association. Marble springs state historic site is located on a scenic 35 5 acre portion of the original john sevier farm.