(from the archived RCHC Web site) Submitted to The Rockwood Centennial book in 1968 (original source unidentified) Note: No grammar editing was performed on the archived content when reposting it here. In 1804 Dr. John Cloud Haley and his family … Continue reading →
(from the archived RCHC Web site) by Jamey McLoughlin The following pictures were made of the Tennessee Central Railway Depot at Rockwood. My great grandfather, Charlie Wimsett, was the station agent here from 1916 until his retirement in 1945. The … Continue reading →
Click thumbnails to view larger images. Click the links below to view full articles free at Newspapers.com “Pa Didn’t Have a Chance” (Clarence Stevens’ son) “Fate Plays Its Cards” “Only Five in Explosion Saved” (from the archived TN News Project Web … Continue reading →
The Mount Roosevelt Scenic Overlook provides a spectacular view of the area around Roane County and as far away as the Smoky Mountains (on a clear day). Mount Roosevelt is a peak on Walden Ridge west of Rockwood. Part of … Continue reading →
The Rockwood Museum and Visitors Center features artifacts from Rockwood’s rich history. Click here to learn more about the facility.
Continue reading →The following Web sites link to local information resources for the city of Rockwood: Rockwood City Government Rockwood 2000 — a volunteer non-profit organization whose main goal is to support the city of Rockwood with activities that improve and foster … Continue reading →
(from the archived RCHC Web site) by Jamey McLoughlin For those who remember the old First National Bank building of Rockwood know that the beautiful brick and molding was covered with a paneling in the 60s to modernize the looks … Continue reading →
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Continue reading →(from the archived Rockwood 2000 Web site about 2006) Rockwood boasts a rich history; much of this is evidenced in the historic district on Kingston Avenue. Part of the mission of Rockwood 2000 is to restore and promote the historic … Continue reading →
(from the archived Rockwood 2000 Web site about 2006) Photo caption: Christmas Reenactment – these living history reenactments are usually performed annually during the Christmas Homes Tour. Background: Circa 1862, the Confederate Army successfully mounted a campaign using cavalry troops … Continue reading →
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