TELLICO PLAINS

NAME: Tellico Plains COUNTY: Monroe ROADS: 2WD GRID: 1 CLIMATE: four seasons BEST TIME TO VISIT: year round

COMMENTS: approximately 900 residents. Interstate 75 exit 60 Hwy 68 South 24 miles to Tellico Plains. Things to see Cherohala Skyway, Bald River Falls, Fishing, Hiking, Camping, Kayaking, Charles Hall Museum, and Historic District. REMAINS: Old Tellico Iron Works

Previously known as Talliquah a Cherokee meeting ground. Industrial development from the early 1820's well into the 20th century, by the Tellico Iron Works, Babcock Lumber, Stokely Canning Co., as well as local farming provided income, and drew additional pioneer. Submitted by: Tellico Trading Co.

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