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Address and Phone:
338 Fort Loudoun Rd.
Vonore, TN 37885

Phone: (423) 884-6217

Hours Open to the Public:
Open Year-round

Dates Closed:
Thanksgiving Day, Christmas, New Years

Payment Types Accepted:
Visa, MasterCard, Personal Check, American Express, Discover, Free Admission

Fort Loudoun State Historic Park

City: Vonore, TN
Region: East Tennessee

This 1,200-acre site is the location of 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 Tuskegee, birthplace of the genius Sequoyah, commemorated by the Cherokee Nation's Museum. Today the fort and the 1794 Tellico Blockhouse overlook TVA's Tellico Reservoir and the Appalachian Mountains.

Resconstruction of an early British fortification on the western frontier. Interpretive center offers information and artifacts.

Located 1 mile off Hwy 411 on Hwy 360 in Vonore, TN.

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Things to do

Looking for a day of fun and frolic? Here’s a quick list of nearby attractions that you may enjoy.

Lake Tellico

Vonore Heritage Museum

Maple Lane Farms

Coker Creek Falls

Places to stay

Looking for a place to rest between adventures? Here’s a quick list of nearby places to stay.

Knights Inn

Key Rentals & Property Management Inc.

Lotterdale Cove

Caney Creek Village

Upcoming events

Date: Nov 21, 2009 - Nov 22, 2009
Centennial Holiday Show
Location: Franklin, TN

Date: Nov 20, 2009 - Nov 22, 2009
32nd Annual Santa's Workshop
Location: Cookeville, TN

Date: Nov 20, 2009 - Nov 22, 2009
7th Annual Stoddart Open House
Location: Crawford, TN

Date: Nov 10, 2009 - Nov 22, 2009
6th Annual Trees of Christmas
Location: Lawrenceburg, TN

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