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Historic Parks
Historic parks in Tennessee are retreats, places of beauty, most often with points of interest--parks with a past are all the more enticing.
Pall Mall holds Sgt. Alvin C. York Historic Park, which includes the York family farm and the grist mill brave Sgt. York operated for many years on the banks of the Wolf River. In Henning, 1,642-acre Fort Pillow State Historic Park, situated on the Chickasaw Bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River, is rich in both historic and archaeological significance. Step back in time in Vonore at Fort Loudoun State Historic Area, a 1,200-acre site on one of the earliest British fortifications on the western frontier, built in 1756. Nearby were the principal towns of the Cherokee Nation including Tenase, namesake of our state, and Tuskeegee, birthplace of Sequoyah. Today the fort and the 1794 Tellico Blockhouse overlook TVA's Tellico Reservoir and the Appalachian Mountains.
Cove Lake State Park
Cove Lake State Park lies in a beautiful mountain valley on the eastern edge of the Cumberland Mountains. The diversity of wildflowers and breathtaking vistas, scenic nature trails and bike trails through open grasslands and woodlands attract hikers and bikers. ...more
Region: Knoxville & Middle East
City: Caryville, TN
Phone: 423-566-9701
Crockett Spring Park
Native tree park on site of Crockett family's first Tennessee home. National Register and Tennessee Historical Commission location. ...more
Region: Northeast
City: Rogersville, TN
Phone: 423-272-1961
Cronanville Confederate Cemetery
Confederate soldier cemetery located near the Island #10 marker. ...more
Region: Northwest
City: Tiptonville, TN
Phone: 731-253-8144
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
The park is rich in American Indian, early pioneer and Civil War history, plus offers 70 miles of trails, tours of the historic Hensley Settlement, cave tours and camping. Visitor Center includes museum, dramatic films, craft sales and bookstore. ...more
Region:
City: Cumberland Gap, TN
Phone: (606) 248-2817
Cumberland Mountain State Park
Cumberland Mountain State Park is situated on the Cumberland Plateau, a segment of the great upland, which extends from western New York to central Alabama. It is said to be the largest timbered plateau in America. ...more
Region: Upper Cumberland
City: Crossville, TN
Phone: 931-484-6138
Dandridge Historic District
The state’s second-oldest town is charming and
well preserved, with a downtown National Historic
District that has b o u t i q u e s, antique shops and
restaurants.
Stop by the 1820 coach house--the Visitor Center--for your go-to
first Dandridge stop. ...more
Region: Knoxville & Middle East
City: Dandridge, TN
Phone: 865-397-7420 ext 17
Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail
One of the nation's most historic routes, the Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail was blazed by the legendary frontiersman in 1775 from Long Island of the Holston at what is now Kingsport, TN, through the Cumberland Gap of Virginia and into Kentucky. It would become the route for hundreds of thousands of settlers of the western frontier. ...more
Region: Northeast
City: Kingsport, TN
Phone: 423-392-8820
David Crockett Cabin & Museum
A replica of Crockett's office, open to the public daily. ...more
Region: Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City: Lawrenceburg, TN
Phone: 931-762-4231
David Crockett State Park
David Crockett State Park was the first state park funded entirely by the citizens of the State of Tennessee. It’s thought that Hernando De Soto also spent time here on the ridgeline between the “two creeks” (Crowson and Shoal). ...more
Region: Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City: Lawrenceburg, TN
Phone: 931-762-9408
David Crockett Statue
The only statue of the famous frontiersman, statesman, legislator and hero of the Alamo. He helped organize Lawrence County in 1817 after the Chickasaw Indians ceded it to the U. ...more
Region: Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City: Lawrenceburg, TN
Phone: (931) 762-4911
Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park
Davy Crockett's Birthplace State Park was established in 1973 and has been preserved as a historic site on land acquired from the Davy Crockett Birthplace Association. The park consists of 105 partially wooded acres of land along the Nolichucky River in Greene County. ...more
Region: Northeast
City: Limestone, TN
Phone: 423-257-2167
Doak House Museum
Original home of Samuel Witherspoon Doak. Museum depicts the role the Doak family played in the religion and education of the people of the Southwest Territory. ...more
Region: Northeast
City: Greeneville, TN
Phone: 423-636-8554
Downtown Dickson
Visit the new city park, eight antique malls and historic buildings. Over 50 retail stores surround the railroad built by Civil War soldiers. ...more
Region: Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City: Dickson, TN
Phone: 615-446-2349
Ducktown Basin Museum
The museum is located on the Burra Burra Mine site and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Burra Burra Mine site is a Tennessee Historical Commission State-Owned Historic Site. ...more
Region: Chattanooga & Southeast
City: Ducktown, TN
Phone: 423-496-5778
Dunlap Coke Ovens Park and Historic Site
A 32-acre park for hiking and 5,000 square-foot museum of coal mining history and coke ovens operation of 100 years ago. Many artifacts. ...more
Region: Chattanooga & Southeast
City: Dunlap, TN
Phone: 423-949-3483
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