Sevierville - 1B 44
N 35° 52.121 W 083° 33.910
17S E 268400 N 3972422
Named after the first Governor of Tennessee.
Waymark Code: WM11BP
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 12/12/2006
Views: 45
Settled about 1783, this town, first called "Forks of Little Pigeon," was organized as county seat of Sevier Co., 1795. Indian trader, Isaac Thomas' home was first courthouse, fort and tavern. Jas. McMahon gave 25 acre tract for the town, which was later named for John Sevier, first governor of the state.
Marker Name: Sevierville
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Other
Marker Number: 1B44
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Tennessee Historical Commission
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