All historic houses to visit in Knoxville

Step into the past at 5 historic houses in Knoxville. These preserved homes offer a glimpse into the lives of notable figures and everyday people from different eras.

Are you interested in exploring historic homes? Here are the must-see historic houses in Knoxville:

  1. Blount Mansion1

    Blount Mansion

     Knoxville, TN
    The Blount Mansion, also known as William Blount Mansion, is situated at 200 West Hill Avenue in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee. This historic house was the residence of William Blount, the only territorial governor of the Southwest Territory. As a significant figure in American history, Blount's home offers a unique insight into the life and times of the late 18th century.
  2. Mabry-hazen House2

    Mabry-hazen House

     Knoxville, TN
    The Mabry–Hazen House, also known as the Evelyn Hazen House or the Joseph Alexander Mabry Jr. House, is a historic home located on an 8-acre site at 1711 Dandridge Avenue in Knoxville, Tennessee. The house is situated at the crest of Mabry's Hill, offering a panoramic view of the surrounding area. Constructed in 1858 for Joseph Alexander Mabry II, the house was originally named Pine Hill Cottage and was located in what was then the separate town of East Knoxville.
  3. East Tennessee History Center3

    East Tennessee History Center

     Knoxville, TN
    The East Tennessee Historical Society (ETHS) is a non-profit organization located in Knoxville, Tennessee. It is dedicated to the study of East Tennessee history, the preservation of historically significant artifacts, and educating the citizens of Tennessee. The society operates a museum and museum shop in the East Tennessee History Center on Gay Street in downtown Knoxville. The society was established in 1834, 38 years after the establishment of the state of Tennessee, to record the history of the development and settlement of the area.
  4. Historic Ramsey House4

    Historic Ramsey House

     Knoxville, TN
    The Ramsey House, also known as Swan Pond, is a significant historical site in Knox County, Tennessee. Constructed in 1797 by English architect Thomas Hope, the house was built for Colonel Francis Alexander Ramsey. The two-story stone house stands as a testament to the architectural style of the late 18th century and offers a glimpse into the life of one of Tennessee's early settlers.
  5. Crescent Bend House & Garden5

    Crescent Bend House & Garden

     Knoxville, TN
    Crescent Bend, located at 2728 Kingston Pike in Knoxville, Tennessee, is a historic home known for its unique location on a bend of the Tennessee River. This distinctive positioning gives the property its name and adds to its historical charm.