Pigeon Forge in Sevier County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Dolly's Childhood Home
Photographed by Brian Scott, December 21, 2008
1. Dolly's Childhood Home Marker
This cabin is a replica of the Parton home place where Lee and Avie Lee Parton raised Dolly and her 10 brothers and sisters. The replica cabin was constructed by Dolly's brother Bobby, and the interior was reproduced by her mother Avie Lee. Most of the items on display are original family treasures.
The original cabin still stands at its location in Locust Ridge.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Notable Buildings • Women.
Location. 35° 47.62′ N, 83° 32.042′ W. Marker is in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, in Sevier County. It can be reached from Dollywood Lane. Marker is located next to the cabin replica on the DollyWood grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1020 Dollywood Lane, Pigeon Forge TN 37863, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in East Tennessee and in the Great Smoky Mountains. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, the State of Franklin, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Harvey Water Clock (within shouting distance of this marker); Why "Dollywood"? (within shouting distance of this marker); Eagle Mountain (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pilgrim (approx. 0.2 miles away); Drop Line (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Drop Line (approx. Ό mile away); Donkey Engine
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Native American Sea Eagle (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Also see . . .
1. DollyWood. Dollywood, the Great Smoky Mountain's family fun vacation adventure with great shows, thrilling roller coasters, festivals, and kiddie rides. (Submitted on December 24, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
2. DollyWood. Dollywood is a theme park owned by country music singer Dolly Parton and the Herschend Family Entertainment Corporation. (Submitted on December 24, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
3. Dolly Parton. Dolly Rebecca Parton (born January 19, 1946) is an American, Grammy Award-winning country music singer/songwriter, author, actor and philanthropist. (Submitted on December 24, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
Photographed by Bradley Owen, August 11, 2025
2. Dolly's Childhood Home Marker
Photographed by Brian Scott, December 21, 2008
3. Cabin Exterior (Southeast Corner)
Photographed by Brian Scott, December 21, 2008
4. Dolly's Childhood Home - Dining Room
Photographed by Brian Scott, December 21, 2008
5. Dolly's Childhood Home - Kitchen
Photographed by Brian Scott, December 21, 2008
6. Dolly's Childhood Home - Bedroom
Photographed by Brian Scott, December 21, 2008
7. Dolly's Childhood Home - Front Porch (Interior)
Photographed by Brian Scott, December 21, 2008
8. Dolly's Childhood Home - Front Porch (Exterior)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 24, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 11,270 times since then and 99 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 24, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 2. submitted on August 12, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on December 24, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.
