Probably not. Winter pool is usually at least 10' down from full pool. There are a few cemeteries that are exposed when the lake is down 10'-20'. And, there are a few that are between the 1,959' full pool and the 1,980' high mark elevation.
When they flooded the area the TVA took inventory of all the marked graves and gave next of kin the option of having the "remains" moved to a new cemetery and their gravestones. However, there were a few next of kin that elected to leave them where they were. Many of them had no stones other than a slab to mark the grave and some not even a slab.
This is so cool to watch. "The Town That Wouldn't Drown!"
Thanks!
Outstanding videos. Maybe one day they will do another draw down.
Thanks! It's hard to believe this was nearly 28 years ago. TheTVA should have another drawdown soon. Usually about every 30 years.
Thanks for the info. I remember we went during winter pool so I don't think I could ever find that spot again.
Pretty interesting thanks
Thanks Christopher..
My uncle took me there as a child to fish. I remember he took us over a sunken graveyard in his boat. Are the tombstones still there?
Probably not. Winter pool is usually at least 10' down from full pool. There are a few cemeteries that are exposed when the lake is down 10'-20'. And, there are a few that are between the 1,959' full pool and the 1,980' high mark elevation.
When they flooded the area the TVA took inventory of all the marked graves and gave next of kin the option of having the "remains" moved to a new cemetery and their gravestones. However, there were a few next of kin that elected to leave them where they were. Many of them had no stones other than a slab to mark the grave and some not even a slab.