GRUNDY COUNTY SWISS HISTORICAL SOCIETY

GRUETLI LAAGER, TN

RyeMabee - Monteagle, TN Here's the text of the marker in the front: The first home on this property was the residence of Dr. Oliver D. Mabee, who died in 1896. After the 1925 death of Oliver's daughter-in-law Marie, and a subsequent and protracted legal dispute with her siblings, Mrs. Irene Mabee Dickinson of Chicago, the daughter of Oliver's son Charles, gained legal control of the property for a payment of $6,000. Shortly after, Mrs. Dickinson demolished the original Mabee home and started construction on the preset two story, ten room fieldstone Tudor Revival cottage she first called "Castlewood" and later "RyMabee." The Cottage is an exemplary representation of the early twentieth century Tudor Revival or English Cottage Revival Style. Roads first crossed over this, the narrowest portion of the Cumberland Plateau, in the 1840s. The Mabee home is located on what was the earliest east-west post road, and later, the first turnpike between Nashville and Chattanooga. Interviews with persons living in Monteagle in the late 1920s indicate that Al Capone frequented the original 1875 Mabee home. Capone, it is said, came through Monteagle on a regular basis when he was traveling between Chicago and his Florida estate in Miami. There are reportedly pictures from the late 1920s showing Capone in his car, being towed up Highway 41 from Pelham after it had mechanical problems. In the 1950s, the home became a restaurant, operated by Clara and Tom Shoemate. During that time, RyMabee was renamed "Claramont." In the early 1960s, after Clara Shoemate opened an event facility overlooking Lost Cove in Sewanee, the building reverted to a private residence before re-opening in the late 1990s as "High Point", once again a restaurant in an elegant and historic setting. The home was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1997. Their website also adds this note: The mansion was built in 1929 and still contains the original hardwood flooring and authentic light fixtures, presumably financed by Al Capone. In the twenties and early thirties, the three-story compound had escape hatches on the roof and underground tunnels in the basement. Capone used it for the transferring of liquor. It is widely believed that Capone and John Dillinger lounged outside on the mountain stone patio of the building while having drinks and playing numerous hands of cards.
RyeMabee - Monteagle, TN Credit: SeeMidTN.com (aka Brent)

The Grundy County Swiss Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in Gruetli Laager, Tennessee. The society was founded in 1980 with the aim of preserving and promoting the history and culture of the Swiss immigrants who settled in the area in the late 19th century. The society operates a museum and research center that houses a collection of artifacts, documents, and photographs related to the Swiss heritage of the region.

The museum features exhibits on the history of Swiss immigration to the area, the establishment of the Swiss colony in Gruetli Laager, and the cultural traditions and practices of the Swiss settlers. The research center offers resources for genealogical and historical research, including access to census records, newspapers, and other primary sources.

In addition to its museum and research center, the society hosts a variety of cultural events and educational programs throughout the year, including Swiss festivals, lectures, and workshops on Swiss heritage and culture. The society also works to promote tourism in the area by providing information and resources for visitors interested in exploring the Swiss heritage of Grundy County.

Overall, the Grundy County Swiss Historical Society serves as an important resource for preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of the Swiss settlers who played a significant role in the history of the region.

GRUNDY COUNTY SWISS HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in GRUETLI LAAGER TN. US MID #8404700302

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

RyeMabee - Monteagle, TN Here's the text of the marker in the front: The first home on this property was the residence of Dr. Oliver D. Mabee, who died in 1896. After the 1925 death of Oliver's daughter-in-law Marie, and a subsequent and protracted legal dispute with her siblings, Mrs. Irene Mabee Dickinson of Chicago, the daughter of Oliver's son Charles, gained legal control of the property for a payment of $6,000. Shortly after, Mrs. Dickinson demolished the original Mabee home and started construction on the preset two story, ten room fieldstone Tudor Revival cottage she first called "Castlewood" and later "RyMabee." The Cottage is an exemplary representation of the early twentieth century Tudor Revival or English Cottage Revival Style. Roads first crossed over this, the narrowest portion of the Cumberland Plateau, in the 1840s. The Mabee home is located on what was the earliest east-west post road, and later, the first turnpike between Nashville and Chattanooga. Interviews with persons living in Monteagle in the late 1920s indicate that Al Capone frequented the original 1875 Mabee home. Capone, it is said, came through Monteagle on a regular basis when he was traveling between Chicago and his Florida estate in Miami. There are reportedly pictures from the late 1920s showing Capone in his car, being towed up Highway 41 from Pelham after it had mechanical problems. In the 1950s, the home became a restaurant, operated by Clara and Tom Shoemate. During that time, RyMabee was renamed "Claramont." In the early 1960s, after Clara Shoemate opened an event facility overlooking Lost Cove in Sewanee, the building reverted to a private residence before re-opening in the late 1990s as "High Point", once again a restaurant in an elegant and historic setting. The home was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1997. Their website also adds this note: The mansion was built in 1929 and still contains the original hardwood flooring and authentic light fixtures, presumably financed by Al Capone. In the twenties and early thirties, the three-story compound had escape hatches on the roof and underground tunnels in the basement. Capone used it for the transferring of liquor. It is widely believed that Capone and John Dillinger lounged outside on the mountain stone patio of the building while having drinks and playing numerous hands of cards.
Old Little Sequatchie River Railroad Bridge (Marion County, Tennessee) Historic pony plate girder bridge over the Little Sequatchie River in Marion County, Tennessee. The abandoned railroad bridge was part of the Pikeville Branch of Sequatchie Valley Branch Railroad (which was owned by the Nashville, Chattanooga, and St. Louis Railroad (NC&StL)). A bridge pier has a 1909 date but the bridge itself may be newer. The tracks were removed in the 1990s.
Old Little Sequatchie River Railroad Bridge (Marion County, Tennessee) Historic pony plate girder bridge over the Little Sequatchie River in Marion County, Tennessee. The abandoned railroad bridge was part of the Pikeville Branch of Sequatchie Valley Branch Railroad (which was owned by the Nashville, Chattanooga, and St. Louis Railroad (NC&StL)). A bridge pier has a 1909 date but the bridge itself may be newer. The tracks were removed in the 1990s.
Old Little Sequatchie River Railroad Bridge (Marion County, Tennessee) Historic pony plate girder bridge over the Little Sequatchie River in Marion County, Tennessee. The abandoned railroad bridge was part of the Pikeville Branch of Sequatchie Valley Branch Railroad (which was owned by the Nashville, Chattanooga, and St. Louis Railroad (NC&StL)). A bridge pier has a 1909 date but the bridge itself may be newer. The tracks were removed in the 1990s.
Old Little Sequatchie River Railroad Bridge (Marion County, Tennessee) Historic pony plate girder bridge over the Little Sequatchie River in Marion County, Tennessee. The abandoned railroad bridge was part of the Pikeville Branch of Sequatchie Valley Branch Railroad (which was owned by the Nashville, Chattanooga, and St. Louis Railroad (NC&StL)). A bridge pier has a 1909 date but the bridge itself may be newer. The tracks were removed in the 1990s.
Old Little Sequatchie River Railroad Bridge (Marion County, Tennessee) Historic pony plate girder bridge over the Little Sequatchie River in Marion County, Tennessee. The abandoned railroad bridge was part of the Pikeville Branch of Sequatchie Valley Branch Railroad (which was owned by the Nashville, Chattanooga, and St. Louis Railroad (NC&StL)). A bridge pier has a 1909 date but the bridge itself may be newer. The tracks were removed in the 1990s.
Park use our easy entrance to Restaurant Here's a fantastic old neon sign which was always there, but hard to see for a while. This is located in Monteagle, TN where highways US41 and US41A meet. Today, this restaurant is the Depot Cafe (Home of the Bigfoot Burger). I'm not sure how long they've been here, but they've been the proprietor since the oldest Google Street View in 2007. Maybe they built this sign decades ago, or maybe it was different back then. I assume Park is a suggestion and not the name of the place back then. I've driven through here many times and never noticed this. The other side has a new sign covering it up. (confirmed on Google street view since 2007.) I assume if this side was covered, the remaining neon tubes would have broke off. However, the back was noticeable this time because the sign has been rotated on the pole 90 degrees - it used to face the back of the parking lot.
Fall Pool
Sunrise Trees Fog Trees in the fog at sunrise at Mountain Glen RV Park and Retreat near Pikeville, Tennessee.
Tracy City Military Memorial An Old Jeep, a marker with the dates of 20th century wars and a marker for Operation Desert Storm make up a Veterans Memorial in Tracy City. The memorial faces Railroad Ave. and you can park along Montgomery St. Uploaded in honor of Veterans Day 2022.
Tracy City Military Memorial An Old Jeep, a marker with the dates of 20th century wars and a marker for Operation Desert Storm make up a Veterans Memorial in Tracy City. The memorial faces Railroad Ave. and you can park along Montgomery St. Uploaded in honor of Veterans Day 2022.

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GRUNDY COUNTY SWISS HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 496
GRUETLI LAAGER
TN
37339-0496

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MID # 8404700302
Name GRUNDY COUNTY SWISS HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 581571378
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201312
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 35.369408, -85.628978
CODES FIPS State Code: 47
FIPS County Code: 061
US Census Tract: 955200
US Census Block: 3051