The History Behind This Remote Hotel In Tennessee Is Both Eerie And Fascinating

Jonesborough, Tennessee may be a small town tucked in the Northeast corner, but it's one of the most historic places in the state. It's certainly the oldest town in the state, founded 17 years before Tennessee was admitted to the Union. In the heart of the town is the Historic Eureka Hotel, a building that has been restored and preserved to its original 1797 condition. The Eureka might be one of the most remote Tennessee hotels, but it's certainly worth the trip from no matter where you are in the state.

The Historic Eureka Inn sits right in the heart of downtown Jonesborough, across from the county courthouse. Built in 1797, it was actually one of the first land lots purchased in the newly minted State of Tennessee.

The Eureka Inn was once the boarding quarters for the jurors of the cases being heard at the courthouse across the street. Multiple visitors have reported seeing shadows in the halls and hearing voices speak of murders--no doubt the ghosts of some of the jurors haunted by the crimes they heard.

If the history and beauty of the Eureka Inn isn't enough to draw you in, maybe the food is? They serve up some of the best breakfast in the state.

Today, the hotel offers guests a stay in one of 13 uniquely decorated rooms, all of which are decorated in historic antiques. Visit their website for more information.

Looking for more information or history behind the Inn? Check out this video from Tennessee Crossroads.

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