Historical Markers and War Memorials in LaFollette
LaFollette, Tennessee and Vicinity
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On North Tennessee Avenue at North Indiana Avenue (U.S. 25W), on the right when traveling south on North Tennessee Avenue.
The road in front of you winds through Big Creek Gap, one of the few natural openings through the Cumberland Mountains in the region. During the Civil War, this corridor was much narrower and steeper, and even lightly loaded wagons found travel . . . — — Map (db m74229) HM
On South Indiana Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Erected ca 1900-01 by Harvey M. LaFollette, founder of the city of LaFollette. This 27 room home is in the high Victorian style and was designed by the famous 19th century architect, George Barber. While the grounds, which once encompassed the . . . — — Map (db m130965) HM
On East Central Avenue (Tennessee Route 63) at South 6th Street, on the right when traveling north on East Central Avenue.
Completed in December, 1909, this chapel was erected for and by a small colony of Italian, Bavarian, and English Catholic families answering the call of Indiana industrial baron, Harvey M. Lafollette, to labor on the railroad, dig coal, and . . . — — Map (db m155314) HM
On East Central Avenue (Tennessee Route 25) at Armstrong Lane, on the right when traveling south on East Central Avenue.
Growing up in LaFollette, Howard Armstrong's love of music developed early. His talents as an artist led to a legendary 80 year career as a singer, painter, and musician. In 1990, Howard was awarded a National Heritage Fellowship, and named a Master . . . — — Map (db m130949) HM
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