Old Deery Inn - 1A33 - Blountville, TN
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vhasler
N 36° 31.990 W 082° 19.553
17S E 381307 N 4043904
This place was an early stagecoach stop with notable visitors, such as Presidents Jackson, Polk, and Johnson.
Waymark Code: WM5PW4
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 01/31/2009
Views: 17
Sign text: Built shortly after 1785 by William Deery. Stopping place for many distinguished travelers of early days. Andrew Jackson, James K. Polk, the Marquis de Lafayette, Prince Louis Phillipe, Andrew Johnson and others enjoyed its hospitality. It operated as an inn until shortly before 1930
Marker Name: Old Deery Inn
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Building
Marker Number: 1A33
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Tennessee Historical Commission
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