Blount Mansion
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The Blount Mansion was the home of the first and only territorial governor of the Southwest Territory, William Blount. Governor Blount, his family and ten African-Americans lived on the property.
The house is a wood-frame home, sheathed in wood siding. The wood framing was brought from North Carolina, in an era when most homes in Tennessee were log cabins. The two-story, central portion of the home is the oldest section. The one-story, east wing is believed to have been constructed next. Archeaologists have some reason to suspect the east wing was originally an out-building, which was then moved and attached to the main house. There is some evidence the east wing was originally the servant's quarters. The one-story west wing is the final section that was constructed - perhaps as late as 1820.
The Blount Mansion located at 200 West Hill Street in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee. It is a National Historic Landmark, and is open to the public.
