William Blount Mansion, Territorial governor residence in downtown Knoxville, United States.
The Blount Mansion features a two-story central section with wooden siding and separate wings constructed between 1792 and 1820 in Knoxville.
William Blount, appointed by George Washington as governor of the Southwest Territory, established this mansion as the territorial capital where Tennessee's constitution was drafted.
The mansion houses period furnishings and artifacts that demonstrate the daily living standards of late 18th-century political figures in Tennessee.
Located at 200 West Hill Avenue, the mansion operates as a museum offering guided tours and educational programs about Tennessee's early governmental history.
Archaeological excavations around the property have revealed original building foundations and numerous artifacts from the territorial period of Tennessee.
Location: Knoxville
Inception: 1792
Architects: William Blount
Address: 200 West Hill Avenue
GPS coordinates: 35.96111,-83.91519
Latest update: March 3, 2025 18:12
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