John Sevier Day At Marble Springs

Preserving perpetuating the legacy of john sevier tennessee s 1st governor.

John sevier day at marble springs. Come join us at marble springs state historic site to celebrate sevier days 2020 commemorating the 275th birthday of tennessee s first governor john sevier on sunday september 27th 2020 from 12 pm 4 30 pm. 3 870 likes 417 talking about this 1 322 were here. John sevier home is a state historic site in south knox county tennessee in the southeastern united states 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. Marble springs state historic site knoxville tn.

Marble springs state historic site is funded under an agreement with the tennessee department of environment and conservation tennessee historical commission. Sevier served six terms as tennessee governor in knoxville the state s first capital city. Marble springs is located 11 3 miles on the left. Marble springs also known as the gov.

The governor john sevier memorial association seeks to preserve the historical and natural landscape of marble springs state historic site for future generations and to inspire learning about the life and time of john sevier through creative engagement. 1220 west governor john sevier highway knoxville tn 37920. 4 john sevier was the oldest of seven children of valentine sevier and joanna goad. 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.

Is this a romantic place or activity that you would suggest for. Is this a place or activity you would go to on a rainy day. Marble springs state historic site is the last home and farm of john sevier tennessee s first governor who was elected in 1796. Marble springs state historic site knoxville.

His father had immigrated from england to baltimore in 1740 and gradually made his way to the back country and shenandoah. This event will be free and open to the public. A cabin at the site was once believed to have been sevier s. Take exit 394 us11 70.

1220 w governor john sevier hwy knoxville tn 37920 6210. Turn left at the bottom of the ramp onto asheville hwy. Sevier was born in 1745 in augusta county in the colony of virginia near what is now the town of new market sevier s birthplace is now part of modern day rockingham county. He also acted as the first and only governor of the short lived state of franklin.

Marble springs state historic site is funded under an agreement with the tennessee department of environment and conservation tennessee historical commission. Enjoy living history demonstrations local craft vendors a scavenger hunt hiking trails historic cabins and more. Website 1 865 573. Address phone number marble springs state historic site reviews.