Great Stage Road - Blountville, TN
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vhasler
N 36° 31.961 W 082° 19.633
17S E 381187 N 4043852
The "Great Stage Road" ran between Washington, DC and what is now Nashville, TN.
Waymark Code: WM60KN
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 03/12/2009
Views: 8
Blountville was a favorite overnight stop along the Great Stage Road. Coming from Abingdon, VA, horses were changed at King's Meadows (now known as Bristol), then the coach would overnight in Blountville. Presidents Andrew Jackson, Andrew Johnson and James K. Polk stayed in the local Deery Inn (Waymark WM5Q9A).
Road of Trail Name: Great Stage Road
State: Tennessee
County: Sullivan
Historical Significance:
Great Stage Road was a major artery from cities in the East to the South and Southwest.
Years in use: Over half century ending around 1857 with the arrival the railroad
How you discovered it:
Very familiar with the history of this stagecoach trail. Finally found a marker in the area.
Book on Wagon Road or Trial:
Touring the East Tennesse Backroads By Carolyn Sakowski, Page 76
Why?:
Travel from Washington, DC to the South including what is now Nashville, TN
Directions:
From I-81 Exit 69, head southeast
Website Explination: Not listed
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