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The Lenoir Cotton Mill

at the intersection of East Broadway Street and South Hill Street, Lenoir City, TN , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 35° 47' 31.38", -84° 15' 49.199976"
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The Lenoir Cotton Mill, built between 1810 and 1821, was one of a series of mills 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.

Erected by TN Historical Commission.

Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00
 
   
 
 
The Lenoir Cotton Mill Historical Marker Location Map, Lenoir City, Tennessee Map