Ramsey House Plantation

The Ramsey House was built in 1797 by Knoxville's first builder, Thomas Hope, for Francis Alexander Ramsey.  The structure is significant for original interior and exterior architectural features and its period decorative art collection.

The Ramsey Family was one of Knoxville's first families to settle the area.  They played vital roles in developing civic, educational, and cultural institutions.  Francis A. Ramsey was one of the founding trustees of Blount College, now the University of Tennessee.

The historic house was bought in 1952 by the A.P.T.A., along with one acre of land.  Today, the site consists of 101.5 acres, a historic
house restored and furnished to the period of Francis A. Ramsey's occupancy (1797-1820), a Visitor Center, and heirloom gardens.

Ramsey House Plantation is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.


Hours: Tues-Sat 10-4; Sun 12-4.

Address:
2614 Thorngrove Pike
Knoxville, TN 37914

Phone: 865-546-0745

Website: http://www.ramseyhouse.org

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