Shields' Station
Shields' Station | |
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Location | U.S. 11W, Blaine, Tennessee |
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Coordinates | 36°09′52″N 83°41′45″W / 36.16444°N 83.69583°WCoordinates: 36°09′52″N 83°41′45″W / 36.16444°N 83.69583°W |
Area | 5 acres (2.0 ha) |
Built | 1830 |
Architectural style | Salt-box |
NRHP Reference # | 73001769[1] |
Added to NRHP | April 24, 1973 |
Shields' Station, also known as Shields' Tavern, is a historic building in Blaine, Tennessee, that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
A tavern was established at the site around 1830. It was acquired by Dr. Samuel Shields, who operated the property as a stagecoach stop, tavern, store, medical dispensary, and post office. It was an important stop for travelers until the 1860s.[2][3]
References
- ↑ National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
- ↑ West, Carroll Van (1995). Tennessee's Historic Landscapes: A Traveler's Guide. University of Tennessee Press. p. 168. ISBN 9780870498817.
- ↑ Brown, Fred (2005). Marking Time: East Tennessee Historical Markers and the Stories Behind Them. University of Tennessee Press. pp. 93–95. ISBN 9781572333307.
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