BLEDSOE COUNTY HISTORICAL & GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY

PIKEVILLE, TN

Lost Sale Creek Bridge (Hamilton County, Tennessee) Lost pony truss bridge on Daugherty Ferry Road over Sale Creek in Hamilton County, Tennessee. The bridge was built ca. 1954. It was a 106-ft riveted Warren pony truss with polygonal top chords. The old bridge was removed and replaced in 2013.
Lost Sale Creek Bridge (Hamilton County, Tennessee) Credit: cmh2315fl

The Bledsoe County Historical & Genealogical Society is a non-profit organization located in Pikeville, Tennessee. The society was founded in 1972 with the goal of preserving and promoting the history and genealogy of Bledsoe County and its surrounding areas.

The society maintains a museum in Pikeville that houses a collection of artifacts and exhibits related to the county's history. The museum features displays on the Civil War, early settlers, agriculture, and local industries. The society also operates a genealogy library that contains a wealth of resources for those researching their family history in Bledsoe County.

In addition to its museum and library, the society offers educational programs and events throughout the year. These events include lectures, tours, and workshops on various aspects of local history and genealogy. The society also publishes a quarterly newsletter that features articles on local history and genealogy, as well as updates on the society's activities and events.

The Bledsoe County Historical & Genealogical Society is dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich history and heritage of Bledsoe County for future generations. Its members work tirelessly to collect, preserve, and share the stories and artifacts that make up the county's unique and fascinating history.

BLEDSOE COUNTY HISTORICAL & GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in PIKEVILLE TN. US MID #8404700460

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).

Lost Sale Creek Bridge (Hamilton County, Tennessee) Lost pony truss bridge on Daugherty Ferry Road over Sale Creek in Hamilton County, Tennessee. The bridge was built ca. 1954. It was a 106-ft riveted Warren pony truss with polygonal top chords. The old bridge was removed and replaced in 2013.
Lost Sale Creek Bridge (Hamilton County, Tennessee) Lost pony truss bridge on Daugherty Ferry Road over Sale Creek in Hamilton County, Tennessee. The bridge was built ca. 1954. It was a 106-ft riveted Warren pony truss with polygonal top chords. The old bridge was removed and replaced in 2013.
Lost Sale Creek Bridge (Hamilton County, Tennessee) Lost pony truss bridge on Daugherty Ferry Road over Sale Creek in Hamilton County, Tennessee. The bridge was built ca. 1954. It was a 106-ft riveted Warren pony truss with polygonal top chords. The old bridge was removed and replaced in 2013.
Lost Sale Creek Bridge (Hamilton County, Tennessee) Lost pony truss bridge on Daugherty Ferry Road over Sale Creek in Hamilton County, Tennessee. The bridge was built ca. 1954. It was a 106-ft riveted Warren pony truss with polygonal top chords. The old bridge was removed and replaced in 2013.
Bledsoe County Courthouse (Pikeville, Tennessee) Historic Bledsoe County Courthouse in Pikeville, Tennessee. The central portion of the building was constructed in a muted Classical Revival style in 1910. Wings were added to each side in the 1980s. The courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995 (NRHP No. 95000346).
Bledsoe County Courthouse (Pikeville, Tennessee) Historic Bledsoe County Courthouse in Pikeville, Tennessee. The central portion of the building was constructed in a muted Classical Revival style in 1910. Wings were added to each side in the 1980s. The courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995 (NRHP No. 95000346).
Bledsoe County Courthouse (Pikeville, Tennessee) Historic Bledsoe County Courthouse in Pikeville, Tennessee. The central portion of the building was constructed in a muted Classical Revival style in 1910. Wings were added to each side in the 1980s. The courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995 (NRHP No. 95000346).
Old Bledsoe County Jail (Pikeville Tennessee) Historic Bledsoe County Jail in Pikeville, Tennessee. The original part of the building was constructed in 1851. In 1937, a New Deal Works Progress Administration (WPA) project expanded the jail and changed the exterior to stone. It was the oldest operating jail in Tennessee when it was closed in 2007. The old Bledsoe County Jail was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008 (NRHP No. 08001049).
Pikeville Clinic (Pikeville, Tennessee) Historic 1949 Pikeville Clinic in Bledsoe County, Tennessee. The clinic was the first hospital in Pikeville.
John Bridgman House (Pikeville, Tennessee) Historic John Bridgman House in Pikeville, Tennessee. The Federal style house was built ca. 1815 for John Bridgman (co-founder of Pikeville). In 1869, the house was purchased by Adeline Spears, the wife of Union Army General James G. Spears. The Bridgman house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1993 (NRHP No. 93000567).
Lost Sale Creek Bridge (Hamilton County, Tennessee) Lost pony truss bridge on Daugherty Ferry Road over Sale Creek in Hamilton County, Tennessee. The bridge was built ca. 1954. It was a 106-ft riveted Warren pony truss with polygonal top chords. The old bridge was removed and replaced in 2013.
Pikeville Clinic (Pikeville, Tennessee) Historic 1949 Pikeville Clinic in Bledsoe County, Tennessee. The clinic was the first hospital in Pikeville.

Contact BLEDSOE COUNTY HISTORICAL & GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY

BLEDSOE COUNTY HISTORICAL & GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
222 FRAIZER ST PO BOX 963
PIKEVILLE
TN
37367

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MID # 8404700460
Name BLEDSOE COUNTY HISTORICAL & GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 621588894
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 35.605901, -85.188062
CODES FIPS State Code: 47
FIPS County Code: 007
US Census Tract: 953100
US Census Block: 2060