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John sevier home is a state historic site in south knox county tennessee in the southeastern united states.
Marble springs state historic site boasts over 30 acres of picturesque wooded scenery perfect for weddings family reunions and birthday parties.
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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 deposits and six springs that were located on the property.
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Sevier served six terms as tennessee governor in knoxville the state s first capital city.
Marble springs state historic site is the last home and farm of john sevier tennessee s first governor who was elected in 1796.
There is an admission price for touring the farmstead but trails are open to the public during visitor hours.
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.
John sevier highway knoxville tn 37920.
He also acted as the first and only governor of the short lived state of franklin.
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The main cabin built circa 1800 still stands today on the site where it was originally constructed.
Funding has been provided by humanities tennessee and the national endowment for the humanities neh as part of the coronavirus aid relief and economic security cares act economic stabilization plan.
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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.