Marble Springs State Historic Site

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 state historic site.

Marble springs state historic site is the last remaining home of john sevier the first governor of the state 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. 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 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 has been working hard putting together new and exciting events for the year 2020. View all hotels near marble springs state historic site on tripadvisor. Historical interpreters are available to take you on tour and talk about.

Marble springs state historic site is funded under an agreement with the tennessee department of environment and conservation tennessee historical commission. There is a pavilion for picnics. Wed sat 10am 5pm sun 12pm 5pm facemasks required for guided tours. The several historical buildings c 1830 include a tavern kitchen loom house and main house.

John sevier home is a state historic site in south knox county tennessee in the southeastern united states. Marble springs was the home of john sevier the first governor of tennessee.