One of Tennessee’s most noted marksmen, Sgt. Alvin C. York emerged from WWI as the United States most heralded war hero. This continues today almost 100 years later. York’s fame came from the legendary firefight between American and German troops in the Argonne Forest of France. Pinned down behind enemy lines, York risked his own life to silence a German machine-gun nest. York showed an almost unbelievable marksmanship ability and captured 132 German soldiers.

Located in Fentress County, the Valley of the Three Forks of the Wolf River lies near Jamestown. The York family homestead is located in the Wolf River Community.  The state park is located on the Fentress/Pickett Counties’ border.

A grist mill built back in the 1880’s still stands on the Wolf River where it was built by York’s grandfather. Both grandfathers served in the Union Army.

[foregoing text from the Big South Fork Country Web site]

Location: Hwy 127 North, Pall Mall (in Pickett County)
Phone: (931) 879-5366

Related Web sites:

Sgt. Alvin C. York State Historic Park (click here)

Facebook Page (click here)

Instagram (click here)

Sergeant York Patriotic Foundation (click here)

TripAdvisor visitors’ photos (click here)

Tennessee State Parks YouTube Channel (click here)