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Netherland Inn - King's Boat Yard Marker
- Photo Date: 11/6/2006
- Location: Netherland Inn
- Description: This marker placed by The Junior League of Kingsport tells the story of The Netherland Inn and Kings Boat Yard.
In 1802 William King of Saltville, Virginia purchased two lots in Christianville where he built a dwelling, wharfs, warehouses and a store. In 1818, Richard Netherland, Esquire, purchased the property and established a tavern on The Great Stage Road. The tavern operated as an inn for over 100 years and served Presidents Jackson, Johnson and Polk. From King's Boat Yard, flatboats laden with salt and other goods were shipped as far south as New Orleans. In 1968, The Netherland Inn Association purchased the property for restoration. It is listed on the National Register of Historical Sites. - Photographer: David Cate
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