Red Boiling Springs in Macon County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Palace Amusement Park
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, August 21, 2021
1. Palace Amusement Park Marker
This park was part of the Palace Hotel
complex and was owned and created by
Charles Bancroft McClellan, Sr. Features
included a two story building which housed
an eight lane, five pin bowling alley on the
ground floor and on the second floor a formal
dance hall complete with big band orchestra
and ball room dancing first and concluding
with square dancing featuring Calvin "Cance"
King on the fiddle. There was also a skating
rink on the second story when not used for
dances. Two gazebos with mineral water,
one black and the other red were located
here. A miniature golf course and a caddy
shack were in this park. A shooting gallery,
shuffle board, and gift shop were featured.
A swimming pool was created in the creek
between the park and the hotel.Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Parks & Recreational Areas • Sports.
Location. 36° 32.132′ N, 85° 50.995′ W. Marker is in Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee, in Macon County. Marker is on Main Street (Tennessee Route 56) north of McClure
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Palace Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Ephraim Bean Barber Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Red Boiling Springs (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Enlistment Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Civil War Hospital (within shouting distance of this marker); Macon County In The Civil War (within shouting distance of this marker); McClellan's General Store (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Palace Tanning Booth (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Red Boiling Springs.
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, August 21, 2021
2. Palace Amusement Park Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 10, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 8, 2021, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 114 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 8, 2021, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
