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In 1966, the state of Tennessee purchased 400 acres of the Chumbley estate as the core of what is now Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park. The park is home to an abundance of activities for guests to enjoy.
The Old Stone Fort is a prehistoric Native American structure located in Coffee County, Tennessee, in the Southeastern United States. Most likely built between 80 and 550 AD during the Middle Woodland period , the structure is considered the most complex hilltop enclosure found in the South and was likely used for ceremonial purposes rather ...
The historic centerpiece of the park is site 40CF1, the Old Stone Fort. This ancient Native American earthwork enclosure overlooks the confluence of the Duck and Little Duck Rivers, and originates in the Middle Woodland period of regional prehistory (ca. 100 BCE – 500 CE).
Visitors can learn about the Old Stone Fort on this hike with twelve interpretive panels as well as enjoying the areas graceful waterfalls. The Old Stone Fort attracts history enthusiasts from all over.
Explore one of 7 easy hiking trails in Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park that are great for the whole family. Looking for a more strenuous hike? We've got you covered, with trails ranging from 55 to 331 feet in elevation gain.
Founded in 1966, Old Stone Fort State Park is a 400-acre archaeological park. It’s surrounded by both Duck and Little Duck River, and both rivers fork at the back of the park. Due to the rivers, the park is on a peninsula jutting out to meet the rivers that surround it.
Old Stone Fort has 51 campsites with water and electric hookups, grills, and tables. The sites are wooded with separation between them.
Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park. 732 Stone Fort Drive | Manchester, TN 37355. Office: 931-723-5073. This State Archaeological Park is dedicated to the preservation, protection, study and interpretation to the public of this significant survival of ancient culture.
The Old Stone Fort State Park in Coffee County preserves a prehistoric enclosure consisting of embankments or “walls” constructed of undressed stacked or piled stone covered with earth. They circumscribe a fifty-acre plateau at the forks of the Duck River.
Welcome to Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park, a hidden gem in the heart of Tennessee. This ancient fort, nestled in Coffee County, holds the key to understanding Native American history and the rich cultural heritage of the region.