Shields' Station
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Location | U.S. 11W, Blaine, Tennessee |
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Coordinates | 36°09′52″N 83°41′45″W / 36.16444°N 83.69583°WCoordinates: 36°09′52″N 83°41′45″W / 36.16444°N 83.69583°W |
Area | 5 acres (2.0 ha) |
Built | 1830 |
Architectural style | Salt-box |
NRHP Reference # | 73001769 |
Added to NRHP | April 24, 1973 |
Shields' Station, also known as Shields' Tavern, is a historic building in Blaine, Tennessee, that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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.