Marble Springs Trails

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Marble springs trails.

Marble springs surprisingly haunted in the broad sunshine but in a good way. Please pop back by for a guided tour or to take advantage of our walking trails. The marble springs arboretum our nearly two miles of walking trails boast a wide variety of tree species many of which were quite valuable to native americans and frontier settlers. Marble springs is listed on the national register of historic places notable for its connection to john sevier and its early tennessee architecture.

12 about 4 miles east of quincy. Just south of ijams the 9 5 miles of quarry trails wander around the old meads and ross marble quarries the trails have been routed to enhance the distinctive features of this section a sparkling quarry lake unique rock formations scenic overlooks and rugged terrain. Check website for hours. Seasonal sites now available.

There is an admission price for touring the farmstead but trails are open to the public during visitor hours. The trail is named for minnie tharp who advocated for restoration of the quarry. Birding trail wildlife viewing. Sevier s family took over the farmstead named for its deposits of tennessee rose marble plus its six natural springs sometime in the 1790s.

No need to drive up north. The trail winds through the keyhole and over. The adventure begins at the parking area at the park s picnic shelters located across the lake from the james h sloppy floyd state park state park office view maps and driving directions if you re up for a bit of extra distance hike across the boardwalk to the trailhead from the park office catching beautiful lakeside views to start the hike. They are particularly nice during the spring and fall.

It is a certified wildlife habitat and has served as a significant educational resource for thousands of area school children for more than 50 years. The home of john sevier tennessee s first governor is accessible to the public. Younga31 wrote a review apr 2019. Marble springs state historic site.