Pigeon Forge in Sevier County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

The Tennessee Mining Company

Photographed by Jason Voigt, July 6, 2021

1. The Tennessee Mining Company Marker

Inscription. Was the first full-fledged production mine that helped spawn the settlement of this region in the early 1800's. But the legendary Tennessee tornado came through and uprooted the mining railway system and carried off every bit of coal to West Virginia. Since then, guests travel from miles around to ride the ore carts that were recently returned to limited service. The Tennessee Mining Company has maintained a successful business by giving rides to thrill seekers and not mining a single chunk of coal.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 35° 47.604′ N, 83° 31.738′ W. Marker is in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, in Sevier County. It can be reached from Dollywood Parks Boulevard. Marker is located on the grounds of Dollywood amusement park, in the Craftsman's Valley section. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2700 Dollywood Parks Boulevard, Pigeon Forge TN 37863, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in East Tennessee

and in the Great

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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 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Pilgrim (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Eagle Mountain (about 600 feet away); Drop Line (approx. 0.2 miles away); Donkey Engine (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Drop Line (approx. ¼ mile away); The Harvey Water Clock (approx. ¼ mile away); Why "Dollywood"? (approx. 0.3 miles away); Dolly's Childhood Home (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pigeon Forge.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Native American Sea Eagle (was about 600 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Regarding The Tennessee Mining Company. One

Photographed by Jason Voigt, July 6, 2021

2. The Tennessee Mining Company Marker

Marker is located in the Craftsman's Valley section of the Dollywood theme park. It is across from the Tennessee Tornado entrance.

must have a ticket and/or paid admission to view the marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 407 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 12, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.