Cherokee Country

We recently made a trip to the Great Smoky Mountains - Cherokee Country.

While traveling we made stops at Holly Springs Mississippi, Nashville Tennessee,

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Cherokee National Forest, Bryson City

North Carolina, and Chattanooga Tennessee.

The following pictures were taken on that trip. They are on a variety of subjects,

railroad, buildings, bridges and scenry. Captions have been added to some photos.

We trust you will enjoy viewing them.

Hazen, Arkansas

The Hazen Depot. Once opeated by the Rock Island Railroad. Now used by civic groups from time to time.

Another view showing UP Caboose 25501 and a speeder on the north side of the depot.

Closer view of the speeder

This area may have been a shipping platform or warehouse.

Looking south

Don't ask! Actually we have no idea why this building is labeled 'Mule Barn'. It would be interesting to know. It sits on the west side of the depot.

Holly Springs, Mississippi

Holly Springs is a city that has many antebellum homes that survived the Civil War. While we had little time there,

we did have the opportunity to see some of these beautiful homes.

This is the Hugh Craft House - 1851 - Greek Revival

An interesting feature of this home is that coal was inserted inside the walls. It is in need of repair as can be seen, but still a

magnificant home.

The home above and below set facing each other with a courtyard in the middle and circle drive. The above home is the Walter Place Estate.

The entrance to a 15 acre botanical garden with walking trails is between these two homes. Sadly it was closed during our visit.

Above is the Montrose - 1858 - Greek Revival

Wakefield - 1858 Greek Revival

Holly Springs Depot