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
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Location	U.S. 11W, Blaine, Tennessee
Coordinates	36°09′52″N 83°41′45″W
Area	5 acres (2.0 ha)
Built	1830
Architectural style	Salt-box
NRHP reference No.	73001769[1]
Added to NRHP	April 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.