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Best Sights & Activities -(Historic Sites)
Armstrong Lockett House (Crescent Bend)
(Sights & Activities - Historic Sites)
2728 Kingston PikeKnoxville TN 37919 865-637-3163
Description:
This mansion, known as the Armstrong-Lockett House, is a magnificent home built in 1834 and positioned as a centerpiece on 600 acres of rolling Tennessee land between the river and the mountains. Painstakingly restored in 1977, the interior is authentic 18th century furniture and artwork. The silver collection dates back to 1640. The Italianate gardens are a combination of terraced levels, classic fountains, and thousands of colorful blooming plants. Closed most weekend afternoons during the spring and summer for weddings so please call ahead to confirm that it is open.#13;#10;
Blount Mansion
(Sights & Activities - Historic Sites)
200 W Hill AveKnoxville TN 37901-1703 865-525-2375
Description:
This mansion, which was built in 1792 and completed in 1830, served as governor William Blount's residence. Blount was the Governor of the Southwest Territory from 1790-1796, a signer of the United States Constitution, and the first United States Senator from the state of Tennessee. A Visitor's Center is located adjacent to the mansion.
Confederate Memorial Hall (Bleak House)
(Sights & Activities - Historic Sites)
3148 Kingston PikeKnoxville TN 37919 865-522-2371
James White Fort
(Sights & Activities - Historic Sites)
205 East Hill AveKnoxville TN 37915 865-525-6514
Description:
James White was the founder of Knoxville, and his original home from 1782, still stands. Visitors can relive the historical periods that this proud home still reflects. Period furniture, tools, and memorabilia can be viewed and touched for an authentic, hands-on approach. Closed during UT home games.
Mabry Hazen House
(Sights & Activities - Historic Sites)
1711 Dandridge AveKnoxville TN 37915 865-522-8661
Description:
As the headquarters for both the Union and Confederate forces, this grand mansion played an important role on both sides during the Civil War. Thousands of rare heirlooms and memorabilia that span more than 150 years of Knoxville history are inside the walls of this Italianate fortress.
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