1880 York Mill, Pall Mall Tennessee by tennesseecowgirl
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York Mill built in 1880
Sgt. Alvin C. York State Historic Park is a state park in Pall Mall, in the U.S. state of Tennessee. Situated along the Wolf River, the park contains the farm and gristmill once owned by decorated World War I soldier Alvin C. York (1887-1964), who lived in the Pall Mall area for most of his life. Along with the millhouse and milldam, the park includes York's two-story house, York's general store and post office, the Wolf River Cemetery (where York and his family are buried), the Wolf River Methodist Church, the York Bible Institute, an M247 Sergeant York tank, and various picnic facilities.
Alvin York is one of the most celebrated soldiers in American history. He joined the pacifist Church of Christ in Christian Union in 1914, and when drafted for service in World War I in 1917, he applied for conscientious objector status, but was denied. On October 8, 1918, while on patrol along the Meuse-Argonne Front in France, York and his platoon wandered behind enemy lines and were caught in an ambush that left over half the platoon dead. York then led the handful of survivors in a counterattack that resulted in the capture of 132 German soldiers. York was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor and became an instant celebrity, and upon his return to the United States he was barraged with offers for endorsements (both commercial and political), movies, and books, most of which he initially rejected, believing it was wrong to profit from an act of war. The Nashville Rotary Club raised the funds to buy York his Pall Mall farm, which it presented to York in 1922. After York's death, his widow sold the farm to the state of Tennessee.
Located on U.S. Highway 127,in Pall Mall, TN, quite a fun drive, I found an old car graveyard there, and have posted a couple pictures of that in my gallery I will post another one tomorrow there is also an old General store built in the early 1900's with an original soda fountain any many other treasures out on this highway If you are ever out that way. It is also the area where they hold a yard sale which has been called the Worlds largest yard sale, starting in Alabama, it runs through Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky and ends in Ohio. Below is some information on that.
Travel more than 650-miles of scenic beauty and see tons of yard sales. Get started on your journey by traveling the 93- mile Lookout Mountain Parkway route from Gadsden, Alabama to Chattanooga, Tennessee for the most "scenic rural America" in the United States. Alabama has more than 1,000 yard sale vendors alone! You will find everything from antiques, collectibles, furniture, dishware's, fresh garden produce, homemade jams and jellies, food vendors, live entertainment and so much more. Continue with the yard sale, following the U.S. 127 Corridor from Chattanooga, TN to West Unity, OH for another 550 miles of yard sale bargains. When combined, the Lookout Mountain Parkway and the 127 Corridor have had as many as 5,000 vendors lined along the scenic yard sale route in past.
Thanks for your comments and views on my photo below I sure appreciate your support. 
A Piece of the Past
A Piece of the Past
Comments (78)
DAVER2112
GORGEOUS SHOT!! :)
THROBBE
Beautiful country scene and shot of this historic place!
mermaid
such a fine shot and an amazing story...
Hubba1
Very nice shot my friend! The reflection is awesome :)
flora-crassella
wonderful picture!
Hendesse
Wonderful colors, light and reflections. Excellent shot of this beautiful place.
wjames
Beautiful shot and great info thank you.
awjay
superb
0rest4wicked
Nice narration.
clbsmiley
Wow ~!~ this is so pretty my dear.. Thanks for your comments on the house ... I see most of them say cosy and comfortable... I guess I do like my house that way. Worked hard for it this time.. took me three weeks to get through all the junk, and rescue the bedroom that had leaks from IKE, That one might be next.
erlandpil
This is a beautiful photograph erland
buju93
Excellente photographie et magnifique endroit.
sandra46
wonderful place, a great shot. Thanks for the info!
AndreiR
That still water with a perfect reflection -- just great, very beautiful image!
farmerC
Exellent work.
jendellas
I love these old mills, love the reflection in the water.
durleybeachbum
Super pic, it could never be anywhere but Tennessee, or so i feel!
Flint_Hawk
What a wonderful building! Great piece of history!
junge1
Great rustic picture and great background information Lynell. The Sgt. York movie is one of my favourites!
vintorix
Beautiful picture and interesting American history!
Miska7
Very nice scene. Great lighting and reflections! Excellent capture.
carlx
Wonderful capture and peaceful mood!!!
cvrad
very nice photgraph glad to see America is preserving some of it's history. They have found the location of this action and have made it a historical trail and Monument near Chatel Chehery, France to find out more check out the link below. www.sgtyorkdiscovery.com
A_Joker_B
Excellent!
Alex_Antonov
Excellent!
danapommet
Awesome capture and narrative. Love history. Dana
Richardphotos
I know Tennessee is so steeped in history. outstanding shot
mgtcs
Fantastic landscape, great shot!
Minda
This is really beautiful photo and story lynell!!
myrrhluz
The Tennessee Tourist Board should hire you! Wonderful info and image! What fun it must be to walk under the millhouse. Lovely capture!