Alcoa in Blount County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

The Duck Pond and Lily Pond

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 10, 2022

1. The Duck Pond and Lily Pond Marker

Inscription. In March 1931, City Manager V. J. Hultquist, informed city .commissioners that work had begun on a proposed lake in Springbrook Park to be located adjacent to the swimming pool. Initially known as Mirror Lake, it was later named the Lily Pond. Clearing for the present Duck Pond began in July 1952, and the small dam was built in May 1953. In December 1953 the pond was stocked with 4,000 bream, followed by 400 largemouth bass in May 1954. Fishing was first allowed on June 7, 1955.

Captions (clockwise from top right)
• The Duck Pond. In 1954 weeping willow trees were planted on the Springbrook Road side of the pond, and maple trees on the opposite side.
• Alcoa Elementary School at the time of its opening in 1971. Photograph by Harold W. Seabolt.
• Below: The Duck Pond in 1967 before Alcoa Elementary School was constructed on the athletic practice field in the background.
• Above: The Lily Pond in 1967.
• Mirror Lake, later known as the Lily Pond, was located between the pool and the present Duck Pond. The Lily Pond featured pink and white water lilies.

Erected by City of Alcoa • Arconic Foundation.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas

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• Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee, City of Alcoa series list. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1931.

Location. 35° 47.493′ N, 83° 58.605′ W. Marker is in Alcoa, Tennessee, in Blount County. It can be reached from Springbrook Road 0.1 miles north of Marconi Road, on the right when traveling north. Marker is on the Maryville-Alcoa Greenway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Alcoa TN 37701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in East Tennessee,

in the Great Smoky Mountains,

and in Greater Knoxville.

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: Springbrook Pool (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); The West Plant / A Plant and A Community (approx. ¼ mile away); Alcoa's First Fire Hall (approx. ¼ mile away); Nicely's Grocery Store (approx. ¼ mile away); Babcock Lumber & Land Company and the Vose Community (approx. 0.4 miles away); Early Springbrook Home Construction (approx. 0.4 miles away); Hultquist and Chandler Homes (approx. 0.4 miles away); Early Alcoa High School Athletics (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alcoa.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 10, 2022

2. The Duck Pond and Lily Pond Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 761 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 11, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.