U.S. 11W, Blaine, Tennessee. County/parish: Grainger.
Added to the National Register of Historic Places April 24, 1973. NRIS 73001769.
1 contributing building.
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.
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