HISTORY · HISTORICAL MARKER

Alleghany Springs

History
15
Yellow Sulphur Springs was developed on a modest scale by Jesse Kerr in 1859. In 1885, Nathan McCoy of Indiana built an elaborate hotel here. John Hanlon took it over in 1900 and operated it until the outbreak of World War I. It burned in 1933.
Hear stories like this as you drive
ExploreHere reads historical markers out loud as you pass them: over 325,000 stories across the US. No account needed.
4.7 · 800+ ratings · Free

FIND IT

Tennessee · United States
Blount County, Tennessee
COUNTY · 79 STOPSExplore Blount County, Tennessee
Hear every story as you drive
4.7 Stars · 800+ Ratings
Hear this story on the road