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Revolutionary War Graveyard - Revolutionary War Graveyard, Dandridge

Revolutionary War Graveyard

5.0(2 reviews)
0.6 mi

There's a very helpful brochure at the entrance and if they're out of stock, I've added a picture…read more The brochure tells the story of this cemetery that dates back to 1785 when the oldest church in the county was organized by Scots-Irish in a log building that stood at the north side of the graveyard called Francis Dean's or Robert Henderson's Lower Meeting House. Dean owned the land and Henderson was the first pastor of the church. The brochure continues, "When the church was founded in 1785, Dandridge was just a small western outpost nestled along the French Broad River in Caswell County, State of Franklin, where most people were living in scattered log cabins. The ace of cession by North Carolina paved the way for the formation of the State of Franklin which almost became the nation's 14th state and survived for four years under its own government even though North Carolina would never officially recognize the Franklinites." It was peaceful and interesting and quite historic. If you're heading to Dandridge, stop in and visit the final resting place of these pioneers. [Review 20105 overall - 461 in Tennessee - 1081 of 2023.]

So old. Yeah, this is pretty neat. Dating back to around 1785, interred here are the graves of…read moreRevolutionary War veterans and early citizens of Dandridge. The are only a handful of headstones and they are all unmarked and weathered - in a really cool historic way. There are several stone benches and the grounds are well maintained. The local attendant at the visitor center told me much more oral history; apparently you may never guess it by the size of this little hill mound but approximately 200 unknown graves lie underneath. Oh my.

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Revolutionary War Graveyard - Revolutionary War Graveyard, Dandridge

Revolutionary War Graveyard, Dandridge

Revolutionary War Graveyard - Revolutionary War Graveyard, Dandridge

Revolutionary War Graveyard, Dandridge

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The Dike that Saved Dandridge Historical Marker - The Dike that Saved Dandridge Historical Marker

The Dike that Saved Dandridge Historical Marker

3.0(1 review)
0.7 mi

Since Dandridge was located below the high water mark of the intended reservoir, the construction…read moreof the Douglas Dam on the French Broad River in 1942 proposed to flood practically the whole city. Dandridge is the only town in the country named for the wife of George Washington, and locals successfully petitioned then-First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt to change the plan. Nearly immediately after the Town Hall, the levee begins to rise and closely parallels Main Street. And then, there's the dike which this marker points out. "A portion of the town of Dandridge would have been flooded by the waters of Douglas Lake if the Tennessee Valley Authority had not built a dike. The top of the dike is an elevation of 1009 feet, seven feet above the dam's crest gates. All of the business district, the Jefferson County Courthouse, county jail, and approximately 1000 feet of Highway 92 would have been below the maximum water level of the reservoir." "Dandridge was the center of opposition to the Douglas Dam due to the loss of over 60,000 acres of fertile agricultural land. The Douglas Reservoir was critical to providing the power needed for the Manhattan Project in Oak Ridge. Begun in 1942, construction on the Douglas Project was completed within 382 days to capture the 1943 winter rains and to produce the needed hydroelectric power." This is marker number 1C 90 and was erected by the Tennessee Historical Commission. [Review 20106 overall - 462 in Tennessee - 1082 of 2023.]

Jefferson County Clerk - Hours

Jefferson County Clerk

3.5(2 reviews)
0.5 mi

Well I went into the office to pay taxes on a 25 year old boat I purchased. I brought all the…read morepaperwork given to me after completing payment. The cost was about $500. The clerk employee asked me if my address was correct as listed. I said no that's a mistake. I gave her the correct address for the seller. She never asked for mine although I have my ID out. I assume she got it off-line. When I got done and got home I realized that she put the same address both for the seller and the buyer. I called immediately and informed her she said she would not be back later that week. But Justice top in and they would correct it. The next person I got at the clerks office seemed to be upset at me for causing her to figure it out. She ended up going to her supervisor and asking a bunch of questions as she did not know how to proceed. Anyway, long story short I felt like for the money, I'm spending on the taxes on the boat. I should've gotten better service. And of course they would probably advise me that the the paper work was flawed it's my fault. But, I'm the buyer. I did not prepare the Paperwork.

We have been to the Jefferson County Clerks office on three separate occasions for vehicle…read moreregistrations. Coming from another state with an abysmal vehicle registration process, we were pleasantly surprised with how quick and easy the process was here. The staff are all very friendly and professional and are willing to go the extra mile to explain what the costs and fees are for. All of our transactions were completed in a matter of minutes. Great experience!

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Alum Cave Trail - Alum Cave Trail to Mount LeConte | Instagram: @telephonesmoothie

Alum Cave Trail

4.9(41 reviews)
26.9 mi

Today was our second time back to Alum Cave Trail, and we did the 2.3 miles to Alum Cave Bluff and…read morethen turned back, for a total of 4.6 miles. You can go on for a total of five miles to reach Mt. Leconte, but since the weather was turning and it was starting to rain we cut our hike short. Like others, I suggest getting to this trail head early, as at 7:30 am half the parking lot was full!! We love this trail in particular for its endless water features, lots of scenic spots to take pictures, unique bridges, and the breathtaking view from the top. Even with the bad weather today, it was something spectacular watching the fog lift above the golden trees. If you haven't been, this trail is definitely worth your time and attention. You will want to wear some sturdy walking shoes for this one and maybe even bring a walking stick!!

Gorgeous trail with diverse beauty. We did the medium length hike to the bluff and loved it. Once…read moreyou pass the cave the whole hike is pretty much going uphill so come prepared to get a workout in and wear proper shoes and bring some water. The views are great from the bluff and totally worth it. We came during the week around noon and parking lot was full so we had to park further out and walk about a half mile or so to the trail so be prepared for that or plan your time. Totally worth it! One of my favorite hikes that we did in the area. Loved being by the creek, the log crossings, the cave, the moss, the trees, and the Mountain Views. the scenery was so pretty. There is a bathroom on-site at the start of the trail in case you are wondering.

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Alum Cave Trail - Alum Cave Trail to Mount LeConte | Instagram: @telephonesmoothie

Alum Cave Trail to Mount LeConte | Instagram: @telephonesmoothie

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Alum Cave Trail - Perfect day for an autumn scenery hike.

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Perfect day for an autumn scenery hike.

Andrew Johnson National Historic Site - Another house in town he lived at

Andrew Johnson National Historic Site

4.9(17 reviews)
34.7 mi

Very nice historical landmark in a quaint, beautiful town. On our way from NC to Knoxville we…read moredecided to stop and are glad we did. Like others, I didn't know much about President Johnson. I knew he had some difficulties, but his life is interesting. He went from being a tailor to the President. Life was hard back then, and he made the most of it. Very tumultuous time in our country. Nice gift shop and a lot of interesing things to see. We were there on a Sunday so most of the town was closed up. Great place to walk and enjoy the natural beauty.

As presidents go, the one who took over for Abraham Lincoln is generally held in low regard…read more History is interesting regardless of whether it's good or bad, so a diversion to this Eastern Tennessee town to catch this museum turned out to be a worthwhile effort. There is a museum and a couple of historic sites, as well as a statue. A charming stream traverses the site, and while not free of trash, it did have some nice greenery and a crayfish. Free tours were offered of the family home. I noted with some amusement that Andrew Johnson opposed the expansion of the federal government and thus probably would not have approved of his house becoming part of a large national park system. The content about the role and constraints of government is historically interesting but certainly is relevant contemporaneously. A variety of interesting health information also popped up; apparently his family was wracked by tuberculosis, which was incurable at the time. One might argue that the diseases afflicting the country during Reconstruction were likewise impossible to cure at the time, but we'll never know. Even his own museum doesn't think that President Johnson was successful in that effort. I doubt anyone will find a lovelier spring day than I did to visit, but the history won't change, and I've visited several presidential sites for presidents who are either obscure or not well regarded, and they have all been interesting.

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Andrew Johnson National Historic Site
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site - Exterior view of the Visitor Center.

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Exterior view of the Visitor Center.

Dandridge Historical Marker - landmarks - Updated May 2026

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