The first shot fired in TN during the Civil War was fired in Pickett Co., TN - with the first fatality soon following. Pickett County sits on the border of the North/South struggle with a major traffic route of the time passing through.

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Civil War Museum/ Scenic Driving Tour

Name: Civil War Museum/ Scenic Driving Tour
Address: 1005 Livingston Hwy., Byrdstown, TN, 38549, US
Telephone: 9318647195

First shot fired in Tennessee during the Civil War and more.

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Stop in at the Pickett County Welcome Center to pick up your copy of the local historical driving tour. Locations listed highlight the rich history of our area on the Cumberland Plateau. Lots of scenic countryside to explore. Local information on display regarding the Civil War in our area, plus we have added pictures of early life from this area post Civil War too! Stop in and see us while you are in the area.

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Dale Hollow Lake Welcome Center, Byrdstown, TN - source for the local driving tour maps and home of The Borderlands Exhibit featuring local Civil War information.

Dale Hollow Lake Welcome Center in Byrdstown, TN i s home of The Borderlands Exhibit and source of the Civil War Driving Tour Maps. Please stop by soon!

Buried in Pickett Co., TN, Tinker Dave Beaty's story of his life during the Civil War is quite unusual. The story of the hatred between him and Champ Ferguson is a part of the uniqueness of the local story.

Part II of the local legends is Champ Ferguson. The story of his life and that of his family is heart wrenching. Stop by the museum to learn more.

Capt. Rufus Dowdy - veteran of the Civil War

Yet another important person during the Civil War hailing from the Pickett County area.

The Battle between Brothers was definitely felt in our community. Families were divided and struggling to survive. Our area was a battleground between the North and the South as our area lay on a major trade route of the day - right on the line between

Civil War Museum/ Scenic Driving Tour

1005 Livingston Hwy.
Byrdstown, TN 38549

Contact

pickettchamber@twlakes.net

9318647195

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00AM-4:00PM (CST)
Saturday, 8:00AM-2:00PM (CST)
Temporarily closed to foot traffic during the COVID-19 Situation. We will re-open as soon as it is safe to do so.

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For the most up-to-date hours and information, please contact Civil War Museum/ Scenic Driving Tour directly.

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Obey River Park Recreation Area

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Hotels, Inns & Resorts

Eagle Cove Resort

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Condos & Vacation Rentals

The Rental Station at Dale Hollow, LLC

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Water Sports

Dale Hollow Lake

Come experience one of the treasures of the Upper Cumberland""Dale Hollow Lake! World record smallmouth bass have been caught here, voted "Best Place to Float Your Houseboat" and other accolades. Come see for yourself what all the talk is about!

Brother against brother - father against son! A nation divided like never before.

Civil War

The Borderlands Exhibit & Driving Tour

Brother against brother - father against son! A nation divided like never before.

Campgrounds & RV Parks

Obey River Park Recreation Area

Obey River Campground, Byrdstown, TN. Operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers

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