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| OLD STONE FORT STATE PARK, TENNESSEE |
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OLD STONE FORT About one half mile south west are remains of stone fortification, most of ancient and unknown origin. One theory is that it was built by a party of 12h century Welch voyagers who entered the country via the Gulf of Mexico. Near here also was the capital of the Indian province of Chlaca, to which DeSota sent scouts in 1540. |
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OLD STONE FORT In front of you is the entrance way to the ancient Indian ceremonial enclosure called the Old Stone Fort. American Indians began work on the site 7000 years ago. Radio carbon dating indicates that Indians of the Woodland Cultural tradition used the site for over 400 years. The walls have double stone cores in most places. They were capped with earth which was spilled over, hiding the rough stacked stone. The walls and cliffs enclose an area encompassing over 40 acres. |
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ACCOMMODATIONS RV Parking (51 sites) Hook-ups Electric |
Water Rest Rooms Showers Tent Camping |
18 Holes- Yards GOLF (On site) Course OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES |
Hiking Picnic Area Playground WATER ACTIVITIES Fishing Lake |
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OLD STONE FORT STATE PARK |
| Beautiful water falls await you around every corner |
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Water falls can be found on both forks of the Duck River |
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The area attracted 19th century industries whose ruins are visible |
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In 1852, Whitman erected the first paper mill near the falls on the Big Duck River. In 1879, Hickerson and Wooten constructed a paper mill at this location. This mill shipped paper made from pulp and rags throughout the south. |
| Several hiking trails pass through the park, some following scenic creeks |
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Looking at... rocks |
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Looking at... trees and roots |
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| We were magically welcomed to the area by ancient Indian spirits. |
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Looking at... mushrooms |
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Looking at... other stuff |
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