Located on Sells Road in the Bluff City area of Sullivan County.  The two graves were moved from their original location on the Edward Cox Farm.

Photographed and transcribed Aug, 2006 by Donna Briggs and Robert Shell. House and marker photos by Sharon Steele-Smith.

Map location: Bluff City Quad

GPS location:  36° 29.172N  082° 15.136W

 The historical marker (1a 68) reads: “EDWARD COX HOME. This pioneer from Maryland build the house which stands 0.1 mi. N. in 1773, bringing his bride here in 1775. Following his return from the Revolution, he opened his home to Methodist missionary preachers. Bishop Francis Asbury was a frequent visitor, and held an early conference in this house.”    ~ Tennessee Historical Commission