THE LENOIR COTTON MILL ~ 1F 33
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N 35° 47.527 W 084° 15.835
16S E 747272 N 3964346
THE LENOIR COTTON MILL ~ 1F 33
Lenoir City, TN
Waymark Code: WM281E
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 09/19/2007
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THE LENOIR COTTON MILL ~ 1F 33
The Lenoir Cotton Mill, built between 1810 and 1821, was one of a series of mill in the community along Town Creek and the only one surviving. They were built by William B. Lenoir, a prosperous manufacturer, miller, and merchant. It is one of Tennessee's earliest examples of industrial architecture. In 1890 there were 1000 spindles operating in the mill. Wood trusses in the building were designed intuitively since truss action was not defined scientifically until 1847.
Marker Name: THE LENOIR COTTON MILL ~ 1F 33
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Building
Marker Number: 1F33
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker: Tennessee Historical Commission
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