EARNEST FAMILY FORT HOUSE FOUNDATION

CHUCKEY, TN

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The Earnest Family Fort House Foundation is a historic site located in Chuckey, Tennessee. This site is a unique example of early American architecture and offers visitors a glimpse into the past. The fort house was built in the late 1700s by Jacob Earnest, and it served as a refuge for settlers during Indian attacks.

The fort house is constructed of logs and has a unique design that allowed it to withstand attacks. The foundation is made of stone and is approximately four feet wide. Inside the fort house, visitors can see the original hand-hewn beams and the fireplace that would have provided heat and cooking facilities.

The Earnest Family Fort House Foundation is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to preserving this important piece of history. The site is open to the public and offers guided tours for visitors. In addition, the foundation hosts events throughout the year, including reenactments and living history demonstrations.

Overall, the Earnest Family Fort House Foundation is a fascinating glimpse into early American life and architecture. Visitors can learn about the challenges faced by settlers in the region and gain a greater appreciation for the resilience and ingenuity of those who came before us.

EARNEST FAMILY FORT HOUSE FOUNDATION is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in CHUCKEY TN. US MID #8404700513

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).

Contact EARNEST FAMILY FORT HOUSE FOUNDATION

EARNEST FAMILY FORT HOUSE FOUNDATION INC
340 CLEMMER DRIVE
CHUCKEY
TN
37641-5611

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EARNEST FAMILY FORT HOUSE FOUNDATION Information

MID # 8404700513
Name EARNEST FAMILY FORT HOUSE FOUNDATION INC
Alternate Name EARNEST FAMILY FORT HOUSE FOUNDATION
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 621821686
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201306
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 36.208993, -82.681019
CODES FIPS State Code: 47
FIPS County Code: 059
US Census Tract: 090900
US Census Block: 3050