Pigeon Forge in Sevier County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Good Times Through The Years
| | The Old Mill | |
Photographed by Thomas Smith, June 9, 2025
1. Good Times Through The Years Marker
For earlier generations, The Old Mill was often the center of entertainment as well as commerce. Take a look:
"Swimming in the mill pond was always a favorite on a hot summer day... One of my favorite cool things to do was sit in a certain spot on a certain rock and the big wheel would spray the most refreshing cool mist of water." - E. Dean Ingle
"In winter, when the mill pond was frozen, building a big bonfire on the ice and skating on the pond consumed many hours." - Jack B. Henry
Today, recreational opportunities are everywhere. Within a short distance of The Old Mill historic site, you can find all sorts of outdoor and indoor activities for all ages and abilities. For example:
Hike or bicycle a scenic trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Listen to some authentic Appalachian Mountain fiddle music.
Shop 'til you drop at the Outlet Malls.
Explore The Old Mill's rich heritage of genuine mountain arts and crafts.
Putt your way to a family championship at mini-golf.
See a show at one of our many theaters.
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Finish off your day with a great home-style meal at The Old Mill Restaurant!
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education.
Location. 35° 47.298′ N, 83° 33.226′ W. Marker is in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, in Sevier County. It is at the intersection of Old Mill Avenue and Old Mill Street, on the left when traveling west on Old Mill Avenue. Outside of the Old Mill Restaurant. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 164 Old Mill Ave, 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
Photographed by Thomas Smith, June 9, 2025
2. Good Times Through The Years Marker
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Pigeons + Forge = Pigeon Forge (here, next to this marker); Welcome to The Old Mill (here, next to this marker); Exploring The Old Mill (here, next to this marker); Antebellum Tennessee: A State Divided (here, next to this marker); Farming The Frontier (here, next to this marker); Grist Mills: What a Grind (here, next to this marker); Pigeon Forge Pottery (here, next to this marker); A Civil War Secret (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pigeon Forge.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2025, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. This page has been viewed 103 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 27, 2025, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
