Craighead–Jackson House, Knoxville

Name: Craighead–Jackson House
Address: Knoxville, United States

#38 among attractions in Knoxville

Museum, History museum, Historical place

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The Craighead–Jackson House is a historic two-story, brick house in Knoxville, in the U.S. state of Tennessee. The home was constructed by John Craighead in 1818 across the street from the William Blount Mansion. The house is on the National Register of Historic Places. ()

Built: 1818 (206 years ago)Coordinates: 35°57'40"N, 83°54'51"W

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Downtown KnoxvilleKnoxville United States

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Day trips

Craighead–Jackson House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Neyland Stadium, Knoxville Civic Coliseum, Volunteer Landing, Blount Mansion.

0.7 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Neyland Stadium, Knoxville
19 min walk • Neyland Stadium, is a sports stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. It serves primarily as the home of the Tennessee Volunteers football team, but is also used to host large conventions and has been a site for several National Football League exhibition games.
~1690 ftNE
Sport venue, Sport, Theater
Knoxville Civic Coliseum, Knoxville
9 min walk • General James White Memorial Civic Auditorium and Coliseum is a multi-purpose events facility in Knoxville, Tennessee, owned by the Knoxville city government and managed by SMG.
~1270 ftSW
Park
Volunteer Landing, Knoxville
7 min walk • Volunteer Landing is a public park and riverwalk along the Tennessee River in Knoxville, Tennessee. It is below the Gay Street Bridge.
~180 ftW
Museum, History museum, Architecture
Blount Mansion, Knoxville
1 min walk • The Blount Mansion, also known as William Blount Mansion, located at 200 West Hill Avenue in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee, was the home of the only territorial governor of the Southwest Territory, William Blount. Blount, also a signer of the United States Constitution and a U.S.
0.6 miW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Knoxville Museum of Art, Knoxville
16 min walk • The Knoxville Museum of Art, is an art museum in Knoxville, Tennessee. It specializes in historical and contemporary art pieces from the East Tennessee region.
~940 ftNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Bijou Theatre, Knoxville
5 min walk • The Bijou Theatre is a theater located in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Built in 1909 as an addition to the Lamar House Hotel, the theater has at various times served as performance venue for traditional theatre, vaudeville, a second-run moviehouse, a commencement stage...
~1240 ftNE
Museum devoted to female basketballers
Women's Basketball Hall of Fame, Knoxville
6 min walk • The Women's Basketball Hall of Fame honors those who have contributed to the sport of women's basketball. The Hall of Fame opened in 1999 in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA. It is the only facility of its kind dedicated to all levels of women's basketball.
~1500 ftNW
Skyscraper
The Burwell, Knoxville
8 min walk • The Burwell building is situated on the landmark corner of Gay Street and Clinch Avenue in Knoxville, Tennessee above the majestic Tennessee Theatre, and is the oldest of Knoxville’s historic skyscrapers.
~1940 ftSW
Bridge
The Henley Bridge, Knoxville
10 min walk • The Henley Bridge, sometimes referred to as Henley Street Bridge, is a vehicle bridge that crosses the Tennessee River in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States.
0.4 miW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Church Street United Methodist Church, Knoxville
10 min walk • Church Street United Methodist Church is a United Methodist church located on Henley Street in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee. The church building is considered a Knoxville landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
~920 ftS
Bridge
Gay Street Bridge, Knoxville
5 min walk • The Gay Street Bridge is a vehicle bridge that crosses the Tennessee River in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Completed in 1898, the 1,512-foot bridge is the oldest of four vehicle bridges connecting Downtown Knoxville with South Knoxville, the other three being the Henley Street Bridge, the James E.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Craighead–Jackson House?

Nearby attractions include Blount Mansion, Knoxville (1 min walk), Knox County Courthouse, Knoxville (4 min walk), Gay Street Bridge, Knoxville (5 min walk), Bijou Theatre, Knoxville (5 min walk).

How to get to Craighead–Jackson House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Craighead–Jackson House:

Bus

W. Hill Ave.@State St. Eb • Lines: Blue Line Trolley (1 min walk)
Hill Ave WB @ State St • Lines: 40 (1 min walk)

Train

Three Rivers Rambler (15 min walk)
Jackson Terminal (18 min walk)