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. Click to hear the 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. Marker 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Native American Sea Eagle (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pilgrim

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(about 500 feet away); Dolly's Childhood Home (approx. 0.3 miles away); First Baptist Church Pigeon Forge (approx. one mile away); Pigeon River Railroad (approx. 1.2 miles away); Pigeon Forge Elementary School / Pigeon Forge Canning Factory (approx. 1.3 miles away); Broady Dairy (approx. 1.3 miles away); Sevier County Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pigeon Forge.

Regarding The Tennessee Mining Company. One must have a ticket and/or paid admission to view the marker.

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.

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 90 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 12, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.