The
Two RV Gypsies: Full-Time RVers
entered Tennessee
and stopped at Fort Pillow State Historic Park
May 29, 2022 |
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Below: The two RV Gypsies
stopped at the I-65 Tennessee Welcome Center at milepost 2.8 (Giles
County) while traveling north, before continuing their journey. They
saw a few interesting things to photograph both inside and outside the
rest stop. |
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Below: The Tennessee AMVETS dedicated this memorial to all veterans
living or deceased who have honorably served their country so that freedom
may reign - April 4, 1998 - Governor Don Sunquest Erected in 1998 by
AmVets. |
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The photo below is not meant
to be disrespectful in any manner. But it is a "Mutt and Jeff"
photo. Karen Duquette's brother had a friend who was tall and married
a very short woman and that is how they referred to themselves, so that
is what came to mind when Karen noticed this wonderful elderly couple
holding hands. May everyone be so lucky to live so long, and be with
someone they love. God Bless them. |
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Below: Signs marking the Start
and Finish of a 1/8 mile walking loop in the rest stop. In all the rest
stops the two RV Gypsies have been in, this was a first. What a great
idea. |
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The two RV
Gypsies saw the signs posted below, and thought it would be nice to
take a short hike.
Fort Pillow State Historic Park
3122 Park Road, Henning TN 38401 |
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Located on the western edge
of Tennessee, approximately 40 miles north of Memphis, Fort Pillow State
Historic Park is rich in historic and archaeological significance. Steep
bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River made this area a strategic
location during the Civil War. The fort was originally built by Confederate
troops in 1861 and named after General Gideon J. Pillow of Maury County.
It was abandoned in 1862 due to the Union Navy's advancement along the
Mississippi River. The area became a state park in 1971.
The 1,642 acre Fort Pillow is known for its well-preserved breastworks
and reconstructed inner fort. The park’s museum offers Civil War artifacts
including a cannon and interpretive displays relating to the history
of Fort Pillow. There is a 12-minute video on the 1864 Battle shown
by request as well as tours of the museum and restored fortifications.
The museum is open from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The two
RV Gypsies were here on a Sunday.
The view below was overgrown by trees, and definitely blocked the
view of the Mississippi River as mentioned above. |
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However, The
two RV Gypsies like to post informative and/or historical sign when
possible. |
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For restaurants the the two RV Gypsies
visited in Tennessee, choose the red TOC button at the bottom of this
page and most other pages. Then choose the red
Restaurant button OR use the underlined link posted here. |
