Shields' Station

Shields' Station, also known as Shields' Tavern, is a historic building in Blaine, Tennessee, that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Shields' Station
Shields' Station is located in Tennessee
Shields' Station
Shields' Station is located in the United States
Shields' Station
LocationU.S. 11W, Blaine, Tennessee
Coordinates36°09′52″N 83°41′45″W
Area5 acres (2.0 ha)
Built1830 (1830)
Architectural styleSalt-box
NRHP reference No.73001769[1]
Added to NRHPApril 24, 1973

A tavern was established at the site around 1830. It was acquired by Dr. Samuel Shields, who operated the property as a stagecoach stop, tavern, store, medical dispensary, and post office. It was an important stop for travelers until the 1860s.[2][3]

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. West, Carroll Van (1995). Tennessee's Historic Landscapes: A Traveler's Guide. University of Tennessee Press. p. 168. ISBN 9780870498817.
  3. Brown, Fred (2005). Marking Time: East Tennessee Historical Markers and the Stories Behind Them. University of Tennessee Press. pp. 93–95. ISBN 9781572333307.


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