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James White Fort

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Those with an interest in history and a bit of time to spare while in Knoxville might enjoy a visit to James White Fort. Built in the 18th century and still standing today, the fort has seen a great deal of important moments in early American history, especially during the heyday of The Revolutionary War. James White Fort started from humble beginnings, when a single cabin that belonged to James White gradually grew, until it was a number of different cabins that eventually became a settlement, before eventually becoming the fort.

To this day, travelers can still visit the fort and some of the remaining log cabins, as well as the original stockade. More than just an important historical spot in American history, the fort is also of special interest to those buffs looking to find out more about the history of Knoxville, since James White was the founder of the city.

Occasionally, different walking tours feature the fort, for an extra bit of information. The most popular tours are scheduled around holidays, and usually have a theme relating to the time of the year.

James White Fort is open Monday through Saturday from 9:30am until 5:00pm April through December, and Monday through Friday from 10:00am until 4:00pm January through March. There are daily tours, and ample free parking.

Located in downtown Knoxville, a number of hotels are very close to James White Fort, including The Hyatt Regency Knoxville, The Knoxville Marriott, and The St. Oliver Hotel.

For more information on James White Fort: http://www.discoveret.org/jwf/ or http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White%27s_Fort_%28Tennessee%29

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