Marble Springs State Historic Site

Marble springs state historic site is dedicated to preserving perpetuating the legacy of john sevier tennessee s 1st governor.

Marble springs state historic site.

Historical interpreters are available to take you on tour and talk about. 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 has been working hard putting together new and exciting events for the year 2020. Sevier named his farm marble springs because of the tennessee rose marble that was quarried on site and the natural springs that flowed on the property.

Marble springs was the home of john sevier the first governor of tennessee. 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. The several historical buildings c 1830 include a tavern kitchen loom house and main house. 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 state historic site is the last remaining home of john sevier the first governor of the state of tennessee. Marble springs also known as the gov. Marble springs state historic site is funded under an agreement with the tennessee department of environment and conservation tennessee historical commission. View all hotels near marble springs state historic site on tripadvisor.

Hotels near marble springs state historic site. 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.