Here the Kentucky Road, from Cumberland Gap to the Carolinas, crossed the Stage Road, from Abingdon, Virginia, to the west. In 1790, Jesse Cheek had a store about 50 yards N.E. On this spot, the Deaderick family operated a store with various partners in 1802. James Deaderick closed it to study law in 1844, later becoming chief justice of the Tennessee Supreme Court.
Sign is at 36° 15.033 w 083°1267
Looks like there are some deals nearby on the weekends. Placed with permission of landowner. Might be a bit muggly at times.
