An interesting history
5/24/2024
We were not able to visit the tower which is closed till the end of the month. However we were able...
Homesteads Tower Museum
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96 Highway 68
Crossville, TN 38555
This landmark structure was built in 1937-1938 to house the administrative offices of the Cumberland Homesteads, a project of FDR’s New Deal. It is located 4 miles south of Crossville, TN at the junction of Highways 127S and 68. The octagonal stone tower houses a 50,000 gallon water tank and a winding stairway that leads to a lookout platform at the top. Museum exhibits are displayed on the ground floor including photos, documents, and artifacts from the 1930’s and 1940’s.
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5/22/2023
Even if you go on Monday or Tuesday when the Homestead Tower Museum (96 Highway 68) is closed, visit...
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