Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Tennessee Valley Railroad And Museum

Photographed by David Tibbs, August 23, 2009

1. Tennessee Valley Railroad And Museum Marker

Inscription.
Operates over 3 miles near original East Tennessee, Virginia & Georgia Railroad right of way, using pre-1930 equipment, to East Chattanooga terminus. Line passes through 984 foot long Missionary Ridge Tunnel built in 1852-54, the only “Horseshoe” railway tunnel in State.
Official Tennessee State Railroad Museum.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2A 79.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Man-Made Features • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list.

Location. 35° 4.06′ N, 85° 12.375′ W. Marker is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. It can be reached from Cromwell Road 0.6 miles west of Jersey Pike. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4119 Cromwell Rd, Chattanooga TN 37421, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is 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,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Crucial Supply Lines (within shouting distance of this marker); Bonny Oaks (approx. 1.3 miles away); Bonny Oaks School (approx. 1.4 miles away); Cleburne's Division (approx. 1.8 miles away); Polk's Brigade

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(approx. 1.8 miles away); a different marker also named Cleburne's Division (approx. 1.8 miles away); Wright's Brigade (approx. 1.8 miles away); Lowrey's Brigade (approx. 1.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chattanooga.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Govan's Brigade (was approx. 1.8 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . .
1. Tennessee Valley Railroad. (Submitted on June 3, 2011, by David Tibbs of Resaca, Georgia.)
2. YouTube - Tennessee Valley Railroad (tvrail's Channel). Several videos can be seen. (Submitted on June 3, 2011, by David Tibbs of Resaca, Georgia.)

Additional commentary.
1. Displays and Excursions
Displays do change at the museum from time to time due to maintenance/restoration or for other various reasons so what is pictured on this marker page might not necessarily be what you would see on your visit to the museum. Be sure to check the museum link for hours before making a visit to ensure they will be open at the time of your visit. They also have scheduled rail trips from a daily

An Updated Image of the Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Leah Tibbs, May 1, 2021

2. An Updated Image of the Marker

Looks like the marker was refurbished and a bit of color added.

short trip, a dinner ride and up to an eight hour excursion held several times a year, tickets are limited and best purchased prior to your trip to avoid tickets being sold out or not enough available for your whole party. Note To Editor only visible by Contributor and editor

— Submitted May 13, 2021, by David Tibbs of Resaca, Georgia.

Tennessee Valley Railroad and Museum, and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Leah Tibbs, May 1, 2021

3. Tennessee Valley Railroad and Museum, and Marker

Tennessee Valley Railroad And Museum Marker and Train passing image. Click for full size.

Photographed by David Tibbs, August 23, 2009

4. Tennessee Valley Railroad And Museum Marker and Train passing

Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed by David Tibbs, August 23, 2009

5. Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum

Museum Interior image. Click for full size.

Photographed by David Tibbs, August 23, 2009

6. Museum Interior

Railyard Displays image. Click for full size.

Photographed by David Tibbs, August 23, 2009

7. Railyard Displays

This is only one view, many more trains can be seen.

Photographed by David Tibbs, August 23, 2009

8. Engine 349

Tennessee Valley Railroad And Museum Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed by David Tibbs, August 23, 2009

9. Tennessee Valley Railroad And Museum Sign

Thomas the Tank Engine image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Leah Tibbs, May 1, 2021

10. Thomas the Tank Engine

The museum was hosting a Thomas event over several weekends. Thomas is normally not on display so it was a special treat to see him.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 13, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 3, 2011, by David Tibbs of Resaca, Georgia. This page has been viewed 2,408 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 3, 2011, by David Tibbs of Resaca, Georgia. 2, 3. submitted on May 13, 2021, by David Tibbs of Resaca, Georgia. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on June 3, 2011, by David Tibbs of Resaca, Georgia. 10. submitted on May 13, 2021, by David Tibbs of Resaca, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.