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Rocky Mount (2)
Bristol Highway, Piney Flats,
TN ,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
36° 24' 25.74",
-82° 20' 23.759988"
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Tennessee State Historical Marker |
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300 yards to the southeast is the home of William Cobb, pioneer. First seat of government of the Southwest Territory, October 10, 1790: Governor William Blount had headquarters here till removal to Knoxville, the new capital, in 1792. Andrew Jackson lived here six weeks while waiting for a license to practice law. Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission.
Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00 |
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Rocky Mount (2) Historical Marker Location Map, Piney Flats, Tennessee Map
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