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Big Black Creek Historical
Denmark, Tennessee

Cemetery, Church, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Park

The Big Black Creek Historical Association, Inc. was formed to identify, preserve, and promote historical and cultural sites within eastern Haywood and western Madison Counties in Tennessee including the communities of Denmark, Leighton, Mercer, and Woodland. Restoration of the Denmark Presbyterian Church is underway with a grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation and Madison County. Neglected family cemeteries are being restored and readings published for genealogists searching for family roots. A driving tour is being developed, and guided tours are available on request. Originally settled by farmers looking for better land to grow cotton, many farms have remained in the same family over 100 years.

Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center
Townsend, Tennessee

Children's, Church, Culture, Historic House, Historical Society

The Heritage Center in Townsend features two galleries tracing the region's history thousands of years back to the present, the region's transportation history, and 12 historic outbuildings from the region including cabins, barns, a chapel, setoff house, wheelwright shop, underground still and more. Visit website for hours and admission rates. Offers full schedule of concerts and special events thoughout the year.

Thomas Kinkade's Inspiration Art Gallery
Memphis, Tennessee

Art, Church

Thomas Kinkade knew at an early age that painting was his true calling. He dedicated his life to creating art that emphasized simple pleasures and inspirational messages.

Denmark Historical Association & Museum
Denmark, Tennessee

Church, Historic House, Historical Society

This is a Church building built in 1854 with slave labor. It served as a prison for 97 soldiers of the 30th Illinois from the Battle of Briton Lane which is four miles behind the church. It is being restored. The building has hand hewn lumber, put together with square nails and windows made on site. There was a Masonic Lodge on the second floor with a pit for induction of converts to the York Rite of the lodge. One of only two known in Tennessee. It is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Smith County Heritage Museum
Carthage, Tennessee

Cemetery, Church, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Military, Natural History

On display: Smith county Century Farms, agriculture, military, education, local churches, civil war, architecture.

Woodland Baptist Church
Brownsville, Tennessee

Church

This congregation was organized as Browns Creek Baptist Church in 1826. It is one of the oldest in West Tennessee. The present building was built in 1920 and is of the Draftsman Style. It is on the National Register of Historic Places.

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