The Great Smoky Mountains National Park enjoys a rich history of prior human habitation within the contemporary park boundaries.
Unlike the first national parks that were established in the West on lands already owned by the United States Government, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park was assembled with the purchase and condemnation of lands owned by private residents and a collection of lumber and mining companies.
Although most of the structures inside the park boundaries were razed at the time the park was created, a select few were allowed to remain as living museums of the historic human heritage of those that lived and worked here prior to the national park establishment.
The photos depicted here are of historic structures currently maintained by the National Park Service in the Cataloochee Valley. At one time, over 1,200 people called this place home.
And they are a testament to those hard working property owners that gave up their land, voluntarily or otherwise, to forever preserve the magnificent beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains!
Photos: Top Right Steve Woody House, bottom: Eldridge Caldwell Barn, Palmer Chapel, Little Cataloochee Church in the Cataloochee Valley,
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Great photos Richard. I'm glad they preserved some of the old buildings.
Richard, the old house looks like ti's been very well cared for by the Park Service.
Betty and John...
There are also roughly 160 known cemeteries within the park boundaries ... this really was a place that people lived, worked, and died! THX
Pat...
It's actually quite rustic, and the "newer" frame house was built as an addition to the original chestnut log cabin! THX
Richard...what a shame they had to tear ANY of them down! They were all part of history and would of been a great addtion.
At least they saved some, and you've further preserved them with your wonderful photography!
Love the old barn...they don't make them like that anymore...which is probably good.
Richard,
Love the photos. I'm a big history buff and can't wait to head to the East coast this coming summer. Maybe next summer I'll be able to head south and visit all the great sites down there.
Thom...
With all of these budget cuts, I wonder how long they will be maintained properly. Thanks my friend.
Bill...
I love the old barns ... some of the new ones are too hi-tech. Thanks.
Kim...
But for now you'll have to beautiful Utah mountains! THX
Richard -- love the Smoikes -- had a wonderful fall trip once through them and the colors were fabulous! Realy like the photo of the old barn and the reflections in the water!
Richard, Beautiful pictures. I envy you living so close to the Smokies ☺☺☺
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Beautiful pictures Richard. You're lucky to live near one of the most beautiful places on earth.
Richard I can learn so much here. I love history and historical homes so thanks for giving me a peek into your part of the country.
I love this post, Richard! First of all, I love anything historical, and secondly, I recently heard the story of the folks who were displaced here. I think it was on the PBS special about the National Parks. I'm so glad they kept some historical building, so you could photograph them, and share them with us! Your photos are beautiful!
Debi
Richard,
I thought that you would enjoy this video and it is just one way I have of saying thank you for the help in my trip planning.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88jZIIBeBdA
Richard, how wonderful, I always love your posts on the Smokies! Hope someday to get there for a visit, and perhaps you can be my tour guide?
Richard, I love the Smoky Mountains--it's so beautiful there. You did a wonderful job with these pictures.
Richard - Love those photos of a wonderful area of our country. I especially like the last picture of the white church with the blue roof. I have a gazebo in my back yard, with that exact color scheme.
AWesome pictures as usual ,great to see old buildings preserved for future generations
Richard..What beautiful pictures...and great stories that go with them..I love historic homes..Thanks for the info
HELPFULHANNAH
Great shots... They look like Hallmark Cards. I was wondering how old the structures are?