Knoxville, Sevierville, & Eastern Railway - 1C88 - Sevierville, TN
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vhasler
N 35° 52.175 W 083° 34.071
17S E 268160 N 3972528
The short-line railroad traveled between Knoxville and Sevierville.
Waymark Code: WM8HHE
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 04/05/2010
Views: 17
Sign text:
The eastern terminal of this 28-mile shortline stood southwest of this site. It was established 1i 1907 by Knoxville industrialist W.J. Oliver and constructed by his firm. The KS & E and its successor companies were dubbed "Knoxville, Slow & Easy". The line aided the economic growth of Sevier County and was essential to the constuction of Douglas Dam during World War II. Later known as the Smoky Mountain Railroad, it ceased operations in 1961.
Located on the NW corner of this intersection.
Marker Name: Knoxville, Sevierville, & Eastern Railway (KS & E)
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Railroad
Marker Number: 1C88
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Tennessee Historical Commission
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