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CHURCHES in CUMBERLAND COUNTY- CONTINUED
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| MT. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH | MT. ZION FREEWILL BAPTIST CHURCH |
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| MAYLAND BAPTIST CHURCH | MAYLAND CHURCH OF CHRIST | CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY |
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| MAYLAND CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE | MEADOW CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH |
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| MERIDIAN BAPTIST CHURCH | MORNINGSTAR FREEWILL BAPTIST CHURCH |
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| MT. PISGAH BAPTIST CHURCH | MT. VERNAL INDEPENDENT MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH |
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| MOUNTAIN VIEW SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH | NEW HOME CHURCH OF CHRIST |
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| NEWTON CHURCH OF CHRIST | NO NAME CHURCH | NO NAME CHURCH |
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| OZONE BAPTIST CHURCH (Abandoned) |
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 Built 1907 |
| PARHAM'S CHAPEL METHODIST CHURCH | PINE GROVE CHURCH OF GOD |
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| PLATEAU BAPTIST CHURCH | PLATEAU MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH | POMONA FULL GOSPEL CHURCH |
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| POMONA MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH | REED'S CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD |
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| RIDGEDALE FREEWILL BAPTIST CHURCH | RINNIE BAPTIST CHURCH | ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC CHURCH |
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 Established 1873 |
| SLATE SPRINGS BAPTIST CHURCH | STEVENS GAP CHURCH OF CHRIST | TAYLOR'S CHAPEL METHODIST CHURCH |
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| TOLLETTS CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH | TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH |
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| VANDEVER MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH | WESTEL BAPTIST CHURCH |
 Established 1853 |
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| WINESAP FREEWILL BAPTIST CHURCH | ZION HILL BAPTIST CHURCH |
CEMETERIES in CUMBERLAND COUNTY
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| BOLIN CEMETERY | DAVIS CEMETERY | HALEY'S GROVE CEMETERY | REED CEMETERY |
POST OFFICES in CUMBERLAND COUNTY
| Abel | Opened: September 6, 1899 | Closed: December 28, 1899 |
| Adams Ford | Opened: June 13, 1911 | Closed: January 31, 1913 |
| Benedict | Opened: February 2, 1924 | Closed: July 31, 1931 |
| Big Lick | Opened: October 4, 1875 | Closed: April 30, 1955 |
| Blairton | Opened: November 19, 1878 | Closed: November 14, 1879 |
| Burke | Opened: June 5, 1890 | Closed: April 16, 1942 |
| Chadbourne | Opened: October 3, 1890 | Closed: October 21, 1891 |
| Crab Orchard | Opened:
August 3, 1860 Reopened: April 12, 1886 |
Closed:
November 27, 1867 Reopened: Operating |
| Creston | Opened: January 14, 1891 | Closed: April 30, 1951 |
| Crossville | Opened: April 7, 1856 | Closed: Operating |
| Daddy’s Creek | Opened:
December 12, 1876 Reopened: October 14, 1926 |
Closed:
January 23, 1885 Reclosed: May 14, 1934 |
| Daysville | Opened:
June 3, 1901 Reopened: November 1, 1930 |
Closed:
September 1, 1927 Reclosed: June 30, 1936 |
| Dorton | Opened:
July 20, 1904 Reopened: June 4, 1920 |
Closed:
February 15, 1918 Reclosed: December 31, 1925 |
| Dripping Springs | Opened:
May 11, 1904 Reopened: June 9, 1908 |
Closed: January 31, 1905 |
| Erasmus | Opened: May 17, 1880 | Closed: July 15, 1919 |
| Falling Springs | Opened:
April 10, 1871 Reopened: October 15, 1874 |
Closed:
June 9, 1873 Reclosed: September 27, 1875 |
| Gang | Opened: June 9, 1900 | Closed: July 31, 1914 |
| Genesis | Opened: August 2, 1876 | Closed: September 15, 1937 |
| Goodstock | Opened: May 1, 1905 | Closed: July 16, 1906 |
| Goodwill | Opened: March 15, 1895 | Closed: April 4, 1900 |
| Grassy Cove | Opened: April
7, 1856 Reopened: February 9, 1871 |
Closed:
July 25, 1856 Reclosed: September 30, 1936 |
| Halfway | Opened: December 28, 1883 | Closed: April 16, 1894 |
| Hebbertsburg | Opened: June 15, 1866 | Closed: April 30, 1945 |
| Hedgecoth | Opened: March
9, 1920 Reopened: February 24, 1932 |
Closed: October 31, 1923 Reclosed: November 15, 1941 |
| Howard Springs | Opened:
April 28, 1873 Reopened: August 20, 1889 Reopened: March 8, 1902 |
Closed:
December 13, 1887 Reclosed: August 8, 1894 Reclosed: July 30, 1904 |
| Hyder | Opened: August
19, 1892 Reopened: September 13, 1902 |
Closed:
June 20, 1894 Reclosed: April 30, 1912 |
| Isoline | Opened: October 2, 1900 | Closed: January 31, 1935 |
| Jewett | Opened: September 20, 1889 | Closed: December 13, 1894 |
| Jewitt | Opened: December 15, 1904 | Closed: November 15, 1905 |
| Kimmers Stand | Opened: September 21, 1868 | Closed: February 8, 1871 |
| Lantana | Opened:
May 3, 1880 Reopened: June 17, 1889 Reopened: May 19, 1915 Reopened: April 7, 1922 |
Closed:
April 8, 1887 Reclosed: March 15, 1915 Reclosed: December 31, 1920 Reclosed: April 30, 1930 |
| Linaria | Opened: May 12, 1881 | Closed: October 31, 1907 |
| Linary | Opened: June 9, 1917 | Closed: April 30, 1955 |
| Lochray | Opened: October 27, 1902 | Closed: November 20, 1902 |
| Lowenthal | Opened: July 6, 1909 | Closed: April 1, 1916 |
| Mammy | Opened: February 10, 1880 | Closed: September 20, 1894 |
| Maple Springs | Opened: February 2, 1858 | Closed: July 1, 1868 |
| Mayland | Opened: April 4, 1900 | Closed: Operating |
| Millstone | Opened:
April 27, 1900 Reopened: October 22, 1901 |
Closed:
August 22, 1900 Reclosed: June 30, 1905 |
| Mount Gilead | Opened:
July 20, 1874 Reopened: January 28, 1884 |
Closed:
May 8, 1882 Reclosed: March 20, 1894 |
| Music | Opened: September 4, 1890 | Closed: July 5, 1892 |
| Never Fail | Opened: November 13, 1882 | Closed: April 30, 1909 |
| Newton | Opened: October 5, 1889 | Closed: August 15, 1916 |
| Northville | Opened: July 24, 1878 | Closed: August 30, 1902 |
| Otter Creek | Opened: September 20, 1902 | Closed: September 30, 1916 |
| Owl Hill | Opened: October
26, 1866 Reopened: July 29, 1867 |
Closed:
December 4, 1866 Reclosed: August 17, 1871 |
| Ozone | Opened: September 20, 1894 | Closed: Operating |
| Peavine | Opened: June 9, 1900 | Closed: October 31, 1949 |
| Peay | Opened: July 31, 1926 | Closed: February 28, 1942 |
| Pierpax | Opened: October 31, 1922 | Closed: May 14, 1924 |
| Pleasant Hill | Opened:
March 9, 1858 Reopened: January 8, 1861 Reopened: February 13, 1868 |
Closed:
October 30, 1860 Reclosed: February 20, 1864 Reclosed: Operating |
| Pomona | Opened: May 14, 1857 | Closed: April 30, 1928 |
| Pomona Road | Opened: June 13, 1901 | Closed: June 15, 1925 |
| Renfro | Opened:
September 6, 1901 Reopened: June 22, 1907 |
Closed:
April 14, 1904 Reclosed: October 15, 1915 |
| Rinnie | Opened:
July 1, 1920 Reopened: July 23, 1932 |
Closed:
September 8, 1925 Reclosed: September 30, 1935 |
| Sandy Mills | Opened: April 7, 1856 | Closed: June 20, 1867 |
| Save | Opened: December 14, 1903 | Closed: February 29, 1904 |
| Sutton | Opened: June 22, 1907 | Closed: August 31, 1913 |
| Thistle | Opened: September 16, 1913 | Closed: January 31, 1915 |
| Vandever | Opened: June 9, 1900 | Closed: July 14, 1934 |
| Verdie | Opened: December 22, 1887 | Closed: August 31, 1913 |
| Waldensia | Opened:
November 24, 1902 Reopened: September 1, 1927 |
Closed:
July 15, 1927 Reclosed: November 1, 1930 |
| Watson | Opened: August 25, 1904 | Closed: January 14, 1930 |
| Welch Station | Opened: January 5, 1905 | Closed: November 30, 1912 |
| Westal | Opened: July 15, 1896 | Closed: September 14, 1973 |
| Whitehead | Opened: August 10, 1892 | Closed: January 16, 1893 |
| Winesap | Opened:
June 12, 1882 Reopened: February 26, 1886 |
Closed:
November 10, 1885 Reclosed: April 30, 1955 |
| Woody | Opened: February 21, 1887 | Closed: February 28, 1914 |
| Wyatt | Opened: September 4, 1890 | Closed: February 12, 1894 |
| Yellow Creek | Opened: April 7, 1856 | Closed: June 15, 1866 |
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State owned woodlands |
| Catoosa Wildlife Area |
PARKS in CUMBERLAND COUNTY
| Located in extreme eastern
corner of county Trails available for hiking and backpacking Features spectacular scenic view |
s500 acres Contains one of best fishing lakes in state No buildings visible from shores of lake |
Located on Hwy 70 N, one mile
from courthouse Features rodeo and and fair facilities Recreation facilities include: playground, picnic area, walking trails, and walk/jog trails |
| Mount Roosevelt State Forest | Meadow Park Lake | Cumberland County Community Complex |
| Tennessee’s oldest and largest private hunting preserve | Tennessee’s first National Sporting Clays Association range |
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Caryonah Hunting Lodge and Preserve |
Upper Cumberland Sporting Clays |
| 500 acre lake Camping available |
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| Meadow Park Lake | Nakanawa Camp |
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| Mill Pond | Caney Fork Creek |
OZONE FALLS NATURAL AREA
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OZONE FALLS NATURAL AREA |
BICYCLE ROUTES in CUMBERLAND COUNTY
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KEY: Blue Road 4+ Foot Paved Shoulder Pink Road 1+ Foot Pavement with or without white line Orange Road Rideable Gravel, Dirt, or Rough Pavement Shoulder Green Road Scenic, but with Little or No Shoulder |
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south Leave Hwy 127 at Old State Highway Rd Nice paved road Expansive valley and mountain views Cross Daddy's Creek Take pictures of old mill pond and scenic creek Rolling hills with OK scenery Reach intersection of Brown Rd from left Road widens and begins moderate hill climb Lots of shade and trees Finally reach top of rise |
Start long descent down
mountain Peeks at valley through abundant trees Sharp hair-pin curves Stop and notice the almost deafening quiet Civilization looms at the end of long down-hill Follow scenic creek through narrow valley Mountains close on the right Rolling hills Great creek views End at Parham Chapel Methodist Church, built 1907 |
| CUMBERLAND COUNTY - Old State Hwy Rd Bicycle Route | |
| Route description from south
to north Start at intersection Flynns Cove and Flat Rock Road Gravel road Steady down hill from entry point Thick pine trees line both sides of road Pass Bolin Cemetery on right Shaded picnic tables and outdoor toilets at cemetery Descend to non-scenic creek crossing Climb long hill |
Trees open to broad valley
scene Nice mountains to right Pass a few houses with more valley scenes Take right fork at intersection Cross scenic creek (P# 53C) Rolling hills Pass a few more houses Encounter open clear-cut area A good example of BAD lumbering practice More endless rolling hills End at appx 7 miles on Taylor Chapel Road |
| CUMBERLAND COUNTY - Flat Rock Rd Bicycle Route | |
| Travel from south to north Leave Crab Orchard on Hebbertsburg Rd Paved road Medium hills Lots of trees Scenic valley and mountain views A few picturesque creek crossings Turns to gravel road about Hebbertsburg |
Trees become more abundant Great shade Enter state forest area Take a right where road forks Nice open field views Road becomes paved again at Orchard Mtn Rd intersection Complete loop at Hebbertsburg Head back to Crab Orchard |
| CUMBERLAND COUNTY - Hebbertsburg Rd Bicycle Route | |
| Tower at Top ( 3B) Start at Tower on top of mountain Narrow, smooth, paved road all the way Not much wider than good bicycle trail Gentle descent for a half mile past Cell-phone tower Steep descent, sharp curves next .7 mi Great shade Nice valley views through trees Levels off then drops steeply Lots of good 4-wheeler trails lead off road Turns to moderate slope into valley Reach cross roads at approximately 3 miles If route were reversed Would be classified an extreme challenge route to top Take left road loop for great mountain views |
Rolling hills A few scattered
houses Right fork heads toward Crab Orchard Rolling Hills with sharp turns Great valley views through trees Arrive at road fork Left fork Moderate hills More houses Valley views Stay straight Rolling hills Pass abandoned rock quarry on left Nice lake in quarry with blue-green water Cross I-40 and end route in picturesque Crab Orchard |
| CRAB ORCHARD - Owl Roost Road Bicycle Route (Proposed) |
| Starts at Tie Yard in middle
of Crab Orchard Very scenic trail possibilities Runs near Hwy 70 Needs some work to make into a great bicycle/people trail A great asset to attract tourists to area Trail users are upper income people who spend money when they travel Would make a great cause for bicycle enthusiasts in area City and county governments should back trail upgrades |
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CRAB ORCHARD - Rail Bed Bicycle Route |
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| Scenic loop Enter Yonside Dr from Main St Narrow, smooth paved, one way road Looks like a bicycle path Encounter steep down-hill Drops through scenic woods Encounter nice well kept houses Pass sharp curve |
Scenic glimpses of Lake Laura
Easy going with mini hills around lake Come to dam with head on lake scene Good picture spot Turn right on Lake Rd Get ready for a B-A-D up-hill Pass Uplands Nursing Home on right Make another right on Main St back to starting point |
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PLEASANT HILL - Yonside Drive Bicycle Route |
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| Enter trail north off Lake Rd
Dirt 4-wheeler road angles off Lake Rd Trail suitable for bicycles to head of lake Deep silent woods both sides trail Glimpses of pristine lake with no houses Near head of lake find an upper pond May have to search for continuation of trail Trail narrows Pass head of lake |
Cross over rocky creek bed Nice picture spot Abundant lake vistas Pass by dam on left Good open lake view from dam Intersect Yonside Rd Great view of Lake Laura across dam Left on Yonside to Lake Rd Left on Lake short distance to start |
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PLEASANT HILL - Lake Alice Hiking Trail |
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CUMBERLAND MOUNTAIN STATE PARK |
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| Land acquired
1938 Built by Civilian Conservation Corps during depression Opened to public 1940 1,720 acre park Includes a 35 acre lake Dam and bridge on lake built of Crab Orchard Stone |
Largest masonry structure built by CCC Many buildings and landscaping from Crab Orchard Stone Located at an elevation of 2000 ft on Cumberland Mountain Features a seven arch sandstone dam and bridge spanning Byrd Lake Most buildings constructed on a sandstone called Crab Orchard Stone |
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ACCOMMODATIONS: Amphitheater Cabins (36) Lodge (16 persons) Meeting Rooms (150 persons) Restaurant (350 persons) Serves great weekend buffets RV Parking (147 sites) Hook-ups Electric Water Dump Station Laundry |
Restrooms Showers Tent Camping Back Country Camping
INDOOR ACTIVITIES: OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES:
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Basketball Court Frisbee Golf Course Hiking Includes an 11 mile overnight loop Horseshoes Picnic Area Ping Pong Planned Activities Playground Shuffleboard Tennis Courts (3) Volleyball Walk/Jog Trail |
WATER
ACTIVITIES:
Byrd Lake 50 acres Row Boat Rental Canoeing Fishing Paddle Boats Row Boats Swimming- Lake Swimming- Outdoor Pool Olympic Size Open Memorial Day through Labor Day |
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CUMBERLAND MOUNTAIN STATE PARK |
| CUMBERLAND MOUNTAIN STATE PARK... VISITED- 9/27/98 |
| Parking at the Park... |
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The principal adventurers |
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Rest room and shower facilities were adequate, but the men's outdoor toilets were adventurous |
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At our campsite, we encountered an ancient fire pit... obviously some type of religious ceremony took place |
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| Cheri's study of trees... |
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| CUMBERLAND MOUNTAIN STATE PARK... REVISITED- 9/01/99 |
| A Canoe trip on the tranquil lake at Cumberland Mountain State Park causes us to pause and reflect on our place in the universe. |
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On the Run... Byrd Creek Trail |
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Fall Leaves in the Park |
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Sunset on the way home from Cumberland Mountain State Park |
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STATISTICS for CUMBERLAND COUNTY
| SIZE | |
| Square Miles | 679 |
| Acres | 434,560 |
| Miles of City Streets | 70.01 |
| Miles of County Roads | 662.32 |
| POPULATION of CUMBERLAND COUNTY |
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1860 - 3,382 free inhabitants, 9 foreign birth, 18 Negro's Two were blind, 6 insane, 6 "idiots", one pauper, no convicts |
| 1870 | 3,461 |
| 1880 | 4,538 |
| 1890 | 5,376 |
| 1900 | 8,311 |
| 1910 | 9,327 |
| 1920 | 10,094 |
| 1930 | 11,140 |
| 1940 | 15,592 |
| 1950 | 18,877 |
| 1960 | 19,135 |
| 1970 | 20,733 |
| 1980 | 28,676 |
| 1990 | 34,736 |
| ELEVATION of CUMBERLAND COUNTY | |
| Feet | 1,980 Ft (Average) |
| TEMPERATURE of CUMBERLAND COUNTY | |
| Yearly Average | 54 F |
| January Average High | 39 F |
| July Average High | 82 F |
| January Average Low | 21 F |
| July Average Low | 64 F |
| Freeze Free Days 180 | |
| PRECIPITATION in CUMBERLAND COUNTY | |
| Yearly Average Rainfall | 52 in |
| Yearly Average Snowfall | 12 in |
| SPECIAL INTEREST |
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Cumberland County Dixie Ponytails (12 and under) win the Dixie Fast Pitch Softball World Series for 1999 |
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