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 Southwest Territory, also known as the Territory South of the River Ohio, was an organized territory of the United States formed on May 26, 1790. ... For the English scholar see William Blount, 4th Baron Mountjoy. ...

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. Official language(s) English Capital Raleigh Largest city Charlotte Area  Ranked 28th  - Total 53,865 sq mi (139,509 km²)  - Width 150 miles (240 km)  - Length 560[1] miles (901 km)  - % water 9. ... Official language(s) English Capital Nashville Largest city Memphis Largest metro area Nashville Area  Ranked 36th  - Total 42,169 sq mi (109,247 km²)  - Width 120 miles (195 km)  - Length 440 miles (710 km)  - % water 2. ... 1820 was a leap year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ...

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. Nickname: The Marble City, K-Town, Big Orange Country, Knox Vegas, 865 Location within the U.S. State of Tennessee Coordinates: Cities in Tennessee Tennessee Government  - Mayor Bill Haslam (R) Area  - City 254. ... USS Constitution A National Historic Landmark (NHL) is a building, district, site, structure, or object, almost always within the United States, officially recognized for its historical significance. ...

External Links

• http://www.cr.nps.gov/nhl/
• http://www.blountmansion.org/