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The
Carter Mansion
 The Carter Mansion
was built between 1775 and 1780, by John Carter and his son Landon, on
lands bought from the Cherokee Indians. It is the oldest frame house in
Tennessee and the structure reveals a finely detailed interior. John
Carter was elected as Chairman of the Court under the terms of the
Articles of the Watauga Association.
Open May 15 -
Aug. 15 Wednesday through Sunday and by appointment. 1013 Broad St.,
(423) 543-6140 or (423) 543-5808
Please visit the
Elizabethton/Carter
County Tourism website for more information about events and
activities in our area.
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Sycamore
Shoals State Historic Area
- 1651 West Elk Ave., (423) 543-5808 - The cradle of American
democratic government and a launching point for westward expansion in
the late 18th century, the Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area
celebrates numerous historic events detailing the American Indian and
colonial history of what is now Elizabethton. Step back in time to the
turn of the 18th century with a visit to a reconstruction of Fort
Watauga. The Overmountain Men mustered here in September 1780 before
their march to fight the battle of King's Mountain. Here was
established one of the earliest permanent American settlements beyond
the mountains and the Watauga Association -- the first majority-rule
system of American democratic government -- was formed in 1772.
Please visit the
Elizabethton/Carter
County Tourism website for more information about events and
activities in our area.
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The Covered Bridge
 The Covered Bridge was built in 1882
by Dr. E.E. Hunter, contractor, with the help of George Lindamood and
three carpenters. The cost was $3,000 for construction and $300 for
approaches. This white clapboard bridge is believed to be the oldest
covered bridge in the state still in use. It spans 134 feet across the
Doe River and is surrounded by a park with walking paths, benches,
picnic tables and plenty of ducks who enjoy the food provided by locals
and out-of-towners.
Please visit the
Elizabethton/Carter
County Tourism website for more information about events and
activities in our area.
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Watauga Dam
& Wilbur Dam
Created
by the Tennessee Valley Authority in the 1940s, Watauga Dam created the
reservoir to provide electric power and flood control for the county’s
highlands. Construction of Watauga Dam began in 1942 and was completed
in 1948. The dam’s two hydroelectric generating units have a generating
capacity of 57,600 kilowatts of electricity. Construction of Wilbur Dam
began in 1909 and was completed in 1912. TVA acquired the dam in 1945
to create the Wilbur reservoir. The dam has four hydroelectric
generating units with a generating capacity of 10,700 kilowatts of
electricity.
Please visit the Elizabethton/Carter
County Tourism website for more information about events and
activities in our area.
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