Region: East Tennessee
Time Zone: Eastern
Map courtesy of Tennessee Department of
Transportation.
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TN 52 enters Morgan County from Fentress County on the west. It only stays in
Morgan County for about five miles. In those five miles, however, it
passes through one of Tennessee's unique towns, Historic Rugby. Continuing
east, TN 52 then goes into Scott County.
Things to See in Morgan County
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Historic Rugby
"The Cumberland Plateau
possesses a wealth of attractions, but chief among them is Rugby. The real
essence of Rugby abides most clearly in the church and library, unchanged over
the long years.
The doors of the library
open on the Victorian Age like the pages of a rare book, long out of print, but
perfectly preserved."
Southern Living
August 1989
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"Victorian
England in the Tennessee Cumberlands"
State Scenic Hwy 52
P.O. Box 8
Rugby, TN 37733
(423) 628-2441
Toll-free: 1-888-214-3400
www.HistoricRugby.org
British author and social reformer Thomas Hughes, famous for his classic
Tom Brown's Schooldays, dedicated the Rugby Colony amid
great fanfare on October 5, 1880. He envisioned his new community as a place
where those who wished could build a strong agricultural community through
cooperative enterprise, while maintaining a cultured, Christian lifestyle, free
of the rigid class distinctions that prevailed in Britain.
Today, Rugby is a heritage treasure listed on the National
Register of Historic Places and pursuing Landmark Status with the National Park
Service. The National Trust for Historic Preservation calls Rugby one of the
most authentically preserved historic villages in America.
Historic Rugby continues a 40-year quest to restore, preserve and protect this
unique village and interpret its fascinating history to visitors from all over
Tennessee and the world. Unlike many historic communities and neighborhoods in
America, 19th century Rugby is remarkably preserved -- unspoiled by incompatible
development, and surrounded by woodlands and streams that must also be
preserved. Text courtesy of
www.historicrugby.org.
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October Sky
Filming Locations
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Downtown Oliver Springs. This building was the Big Store in the
movie! |
Downtown Petros. This was Homer's house in the movie! |
| Many of you have seen the 1998
Universal Pictures movie October Sky. Of course, the
movie was based on the true story of Homer Hickam and the Rocket Boys of
Coalwood. As you also know, Coalwood was a small mining town in
southern West Virginia. When it came time to film the movie, the
real town of Coalwood was too remote and did not have the facilities
(hotels, restaurants, etc.) needed to handle the cast and crew. This
perfect filming location, however, was found in East Tennessee! There are
still active coal mines in Morgan County and neighboring counties, and the
terrain of the area is very similar to the coal-mining area around the
real Coalwood. The majority of the film was actually shot in Morgan
County in and around Petros and Wartburg, and in Oliver Springs where
Morgan County, Anderson County and Roane Counties meet. Additional scenes were
shot in Harriman and in downtown Knoxville. Charlie and Leonard (who are
the webmasters for www.tn52.com) also have another web site dedicated to
Coalwood. On the Coalwood web site, Charlie and Leonard are in the process of documenting all of the
October Sky filming locations. You may view this web site
here:
www.coalwoodwestvirginia.com/october_sky.htm |
Obed Wild & Scenic River
208 North Maiden Street
P.O. Box 429
Wartburg, TN 37887
Visitor Information: (423) 346-6294
http://www.nps.gov/obed/
The Obed Wild & Scenic River is managed by the National Park Service
Canoeing, kayaking and rafting
bring many people to the Obed. The river includes three different difficulty
classifications (II-IV), making it one of the best whitewater rivers in the
eastern United States. Rock Climbing
The Obed's sandstone rock faces provide a challenging opportunity for
experienced climbers, with several hundred climbing routes spanning through much
of the park. Boulder climbing is also available along the Obed.
Fishing
Fishing opportunities are plentiful at the Obed Wild and Scenic River. An
assortment of smallmouth bass, bluegills, catfish, and muskie are but a few of
the various fish that swim the river.
Hiking the trails along the Obed Wild and Scenic River is one of the
most enjoyable activities. Several different trails with different lengths
and scenery are available. Photo above courtesy Tennessee Department of
Tourist Development: www.tnvacation.com.
Frozen Head State Park
964 Flat Fork Road
Wartburg , TN 37887
Office: (423) 346-3318
http://www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/FrozenHead/index.shtml
Frozen Head State Park and Natural Area is situated in the beautiful Cumberland
Mountains of Eastern Tennessee near Wartburg. Frozen Head, elevation of 3,324,
is one of the highest peaks in Tennessee west of the Great Smoky Mountains. From
its observation tower on a clear day, one can plainly see the Cumberland
Plateau, Tennessee Ridge and Valley, and the Great Smoky Mountains. In winter,
the mountain peaks are often capped with snow or ice while the lower valleys
remain unadorned, thus giving the park's namesake, Frozen Head. The park's lush
vegetation, small streams, waterfalls and beautiful mountains make Frozen Head
one of Tennessee's most scenic parks.
Photo and text courtesy of Tennessee
State Parks:
www.tnstateparks.com
Things to See in Anderson
County
American Museum of Science &
Energy
300 South Tulane Avenue
Oak Ridge, Tennessee
(865) 576-3200
www.amse.org
Discover how 75,000 people kept a secret in Oak Ridge during World War II. Learn
about Oak Ridge's leading-edge technology that continues to earn the U.S. the
title "Super Power." From a "Hair Raising" experience to the "Atom Smasher" live
demonstrations, audiovisuals, machines, and devices will keep you entertained
and educated. Text courtesy of the ASME
web site. Photo: Clipart.
Manhattan Project Sites and
Other Oak Ridge Attractions
302 S. Tulane Avenue
Oak Ridge, Tennessee (865) 482-7821
www.oakridgevisitor.com
www.oakridgevisitor.com/must.html
Called the most significant story of the 20th Century, there are many sites in
and around Oak Ridge on the national register of historic places as well as on
the Tennessee State Heritage Trail. A self-guided auto tour map of World War
II's Secret City gives you the opportunity to experience the rich history of our
area at your own pace. In 1942, the world was at war. Tennessee was
gearing up, as was the rest of the nation, to do its part in the war effort. No
one knew then that a small valley in East Tennessee would play such a big role
in ending World War II. This 60,000-acre tract of land was chosen as one of the
sites for the now historic Manhattan Project.
Quick Facts on the Manhattan Project:
Originally known as Clinton Engineer Works,
named Oak Ridge after WW II.
Became 5th largest city in Tennessee growing
to 75,000 workers.
Project consumed one-seventh of the
electricity in U.S.
Bus transportation system was 4th largest in
U.S.
300 plus miles of roads built or improved and
55 miles of railroad.
Project cost $1.65 billion in 1945.
Text courtesy Oak Ridge Convention and
Visitors Bureau. Photo: Clipart.
