| Page Views: 1,274 Last Visit to Pigeon Forge: June, 2004 | Action packed town by Sassy417 - last update: Jun 1, 2004 |
History Pigeon Forge was named for the passenger pigeons that frequented the area when it was settled in the late 18th century. In 1820, pioneer Isaac Love established an iron forge and in 1830 his son, William, built a tub mill. The Old Mill, now a National Historic Site, is still in operation today.
Pigeon Forge has grown steadily since the dedication of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in 1940 and is now one of the most popular vacation destinations in the southeast United States. In fact, we're located within a day's drive of two-thirds of the U. S. population. |
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| Pros: | "Lots to see and plenty to do here" | | Cons: | "Traffic congestion during spring, summer & fall" | | In A Nutshell: | "Great place to spend a vacation" |
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aussiedoug Fri Oct 15, 2004 02:43 UTC
So this is where one finds dollywood/Dollyworld. You learn something new every day! Actually it sounds like it has plenty of other attractions in their own right. | miner Thu Jul 1, 2004 06:17 UTC
Thank you for the tips. It has been a long time since I have visited here. | Stephen-KarenConn Fri May 28, 2004 15:07 UTC
Hurrah for Dollywood - and for Dolly! |
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