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Elkton Historical Society |
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Bridging the Past with the Future |
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Project List |


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In 2001, the Elkton Historical Society applied for and received, on behalf of the city of Elkton, federal and state grant money to preserve the Old Iron Bridge in Elkton. This abandoned structure is now a pedestrian bridge that crosses the Elk River. It is in the final stages of landscaping and will include a lighting, rock fence border, planter boxes, and bench seating. The EHS raised $15,000 towards this ongoing project.
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Preservation of the Old Iron Bridge |
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On the last Friday in October, the 7th and 8th grade classes at Elkton School, travel much of the route, learning about locations of historic interest in Elkton. Students participate in an historical essay contest, sponsored by EHS. |
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Trail of Tears AVA Volksmarch |
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The oldest section of the Elkton Cemetery, where some of Elkton’s first settlers were buried, was surrounded by a stone wall that was crumbling in many areas. Thanks to stonemason Jimmy Shannon the wall was repaired in 2006, as a project of the Elkton Historical Society. EHS members, the City of Elkton, owners Bill and Carol Carey, and Giles County Work Release Inmates are currently working to clear the Old Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery on the Carey property in Elkton. |
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Repair of Elkton Cemeteries
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On the second Sunday afternoon in December, the Elkton Historical Society hosted a Christmas Tour of area log cabins and homes in 2005 –2007. A fourth annual tour is scheduled for 2008. |
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Christmas Tour of Homes |
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Mile Long Yard Sale
On the third Saturday of April and October, the EHS hosts a yard sale fundraising event, between the old iron bridge on Highway 31 and TN 273 East (Bryson Road). Next event will be April, 2008
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Christmas tours of area homes and churches in 2000 and 2001 included several sites on the National Register. |
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On the last Saturday in October, the EHS hosts the annual Trail of Tears Volksmarch, an AVA sanctioned 10 K event. Volksport participants walk a 10 K route that crosses the Elk River at the site where Benge’s Route of the Trail of Tears also crossed. |
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We the People of Tennessee: Stories of Land and Place An ongoing collection of oral histories of Elkton and surrounding communities. For more information see page six of this web site. |