(from the archived RCHC Web site) Architects: Augustus O. Fisher and Frederick B. Guenther The specifications are signed by A. O. Fisher and J. D. Lowery identified in Min. Book Q p. 571 as builders and undertakers. Fisher identified himself in Mitchel’s Directory … Continue reading →
(from the archived RCHC Web site) By J. C. “Babe” Parker In 1806 the General Assembly of Tennessee passed a resolution that its next meeting be “at the Town of Kingston near Southwest Point.” On Monday, September 21, 1807 the … Continue reading →
(from the archived RCHC Web site) Source: The Harriman Record, Thursday, 2 Nov 1916, Vol. 51, No. 16. The brick house where L. B. A. Johnson now lives on Third or Kentucky street, in Kingston, Tenn. was built in 1839 … Continue reading →
(from the archived RCHC Web site) Possibly contributed by Kenneth Dunlap, whose Web site is archived — click here. [no editing for grammar or spelling was done to the content below] Click thumbnails to view larger images. Hugh Dunlap lived, … Continue reading →
The following is excerpted from A Guidebook to Historic Places in Roane County, Tennessee, published by the Roane County Heritage Commission, and available on its Web site. [Note — this is from the archived site, so the book may not … 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 →
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