Marble Springs Historic Site
It’s that time of year when we celebrate our nation’s independence and freedom from tyranny. Adam Wilson Realty thanks active-duty military, veterans, and families who sacrificed to allow us to enjoy our freedom. As we remember our nation’s history, it’s nice to know we can visit some of South Knoxville’s own historical sites, including the Marble Springs State Historic Site.
Marble Springs State Historic Site is the last home and farm of John Sevier, Tennessee’s first governor, elected in 1796. Sevier served six terms as Tennessee governor in Knoxville, the state’s first capital city. When visiting the site, you can view features like a period tavern, kitchen, cabin, loom house, and spring house that help interpret Tennessee’s late 18th and early 19th-century history.
Visitors can also enjoy touring the historic structures, walking on its beautiful nature trails, and picnicking under the site’s pavilion. It is a certified wildlife habitat and has been a significant educational resource for thousands of area school children for over 50 years. The site is open to the public Wednesday through Saturday, 10-5:00 pm, and Sundays, from 12:00-5:00 March through December. Visits to the site in January and February can be made on weekends or be arranged by appointment.
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