JAMES WHITE FORT
KNOXVILLE, TN
James White Fort is a historic fort located in the city of Knoxville, Tennessee. It was built in 1786 by early settler James White, and is the oldest structure in Knoxville. The fort served as a safe haven for settlers during the Cherokee Wars, and served as a trading post and gathering place.
The fort is located on the south bank of the Tennessee River, overlooking the city. It is composed of two log blockhouses connected by a log palisade wall. Inside the fort, there are several buildings, including a kitchen, smokehouse, and trading post, as well as a powder magazine and guardhouse.
The fort has been restored and is now open to the public. Visitors can tour the fort and learn about its history, as well as explore the grounds, which include a garden, gazebo, and interpretive center. There are also educational programs and workshops available for visitors.
James White Fort is a significant part of Knoxville's history and an important reminder of the city's early settlers. It serves as an important cultural and educational resource for the community, and is an important part of Knoxville's heritage.
JAMES WHITE FORT is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in KNOXVILLE TN. US MID #8404700073
The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).
Contact JAMES WHITE FORT
- telephone: 6155256514
JAMES WHITE FORT
205 E. HILL AVE.
KNOXVILLE
TN
37915
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JAMES WHITE FORT Information
MID # | 8404700073 |
Name | JAMES WHITE FORT |
Alternate Name | JAMES WHITE FORT |
Classification | Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern |
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Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) | |
INCOME | 0 |
REVENUE | 0 |
LAT/LONG | 35.962979, -83.912069 |
CODES | FIPS State Code: 47 FIPS County Code: 093 US Census Tract: 006800 US Census Block: 4012 |