Henegar House
· 1.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
You're driving past a piece of Bradley County history: the Henegar House, also known as Ivy Hall. It's the oldest brick structure still standing in the county. Built in 1849, the Henegar House stands as a testament to…
Charleston Cumberland Presbyterian Church
· 1.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb
This unassuming church holds a somber history: it became a Civil War hospital after a bloody battle raged nearby. Built in 1860, the Charleston Cumberland Presbyterian Church, with its Greek Revival style, offered…
Nancy Ward Tomb
· 10.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Standing near this tomb, you're in the presence of Nancy Ward, a remarkable Cherokee woman who earned the title 'Pocahontas of Tennessee'.Born around 1738, Nancy Ward, whose Cherokee name was Nanyehi, wasn't just any…
McKenzie Windmill
· 10.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb
This unassuming windmill is more than just a relic; it's a window into a time when rural ingenuity was a way of life. In 1931, the McKenzie family erected this windmill along what's now Highway 58. It served a vital…
Beth Salem Presbyterian Church
· 11.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over here for a minute; this is more than just an old church. Beth Salem Presbyterian was the first African-American Presbyterian church in this whole area, founded in 1866. After the Civil War, missionaries came…
Etowah Depot
· 12.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
This unassuming spot was once a bustling hub, a crucial lifeline for a major railroad. The Louisville and Nashville Railroad, or L&N, chose Etowah as a maintenance facility and station for its new mainline back in 1905.…
Ocoee Dam No. 1
· 15.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wonder how a river carves its way through the mountains? Here at Ocoee Dam Number 1, you're looking at a place where humans decided to re-engineer that power. Completed in 1911, Ocoee Dam Number 1 was one of the…
The Lost Sea
· 16.6 mi · Things to Do
America's largest underground lake in Sweetwater Tennessee. Glass-bottom boat tours.
Washington Ferry
· 18.0 mi
Ever wonder how people crossed this wide river before bridges? This spot was once home to the Washington Ferry, a vital link connecting communities on either side of the Tennessee River. It's easy to take a river…
Niota station
· 18.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Step back in time at Tennessee's oldest remaining pre-Civil War railroad depot, built in 1853. This unassuming building was once a vital artery for the South. The Niota Depot was constructed in 1853 by the East…
