Stewart County Historic Landmarks, Wildlife Refuge & Recreation


GNRC The regional planning and economic development organization of the 13 counties. www.gnrc.org CEMC Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation www.cemc.org Election Commission Official web site of the state of Tennessee. www.state.tn.us Chamber of Commerce Official Stewart County business organization. stewartcountyvacation.com Mid-Cumberland HRA Non-Profit Organization that provides services to counties including Stewart County. www.mchra.com TN Vacation Guide Discover Stewart County today and order a vacation guide. Great family fun! www.tnvacation.com GovDeals The Stewart County, TN surplus items online auction on GovDeals. www.govdeals.com Department of Economic & Community Development Strong economic development and a pro-business climate. www.tnecd.gov TN Valley Authority Energy, Environment, and Economic Development www.tva.gov	Fort Donelson National Battlefield Established by Congress in 1928, Fort Donelson National Battlefield commemorates the 1862 Battle of Fort Donelson. Images courtesy of Fort Donelson National Battlefield Staff and the National Park Service (NPS). • River Batteries • Dover Hotel (Surrender House) • National Cemetery Fort Donelson homepage Civil War During the Civil War between the States the Cumberland and Tennessee Rivers were a gateway to Nashville and the railroads which fed the Confederacy its troops and supplies. Images courtesy of Land Between The Lakes. • Read about the Civil War from LBL • LBL Calendar of Events • LBL Visitors Information LBL homepage Iron Ore Industry Iron production reached its prime in the mid-1800s with Stewart County operating 14 iron furnaces. Images courtesy of Land Between The Lakes. • Read more about the Iron Ore Production Industry LBL homepage	Bald Eagle Tennessee's Dept. of Environment and Conservation lists the the bald eagle as a rare species found in Stewart County. Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge Established in 1963 the refuge is located 3.5 miles east of Dover, Tennessee. Cross Creeks NWR homepage Elk and Bison Prairie Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Center is carefully restoring a native habitat for Elk and Bison. LBL visitors info Outdoor Recreation Land Between The Lakes offers plenty of outdoor recreation with some unique opportunities for environmental education and historic interpretation. LBL homepage Piney Campground Camping is one of the most popular activities at Land Between The Lakes offering something for every type of camper! Hours and Fees