Great video, my whole family is from Polk and now Bradley counties. I live in Nashville but, went to school in Cleveland and spent so much time with my kinfolk in Polk county. My grandfather Jim Easymoney Bettis was part of the Civil Defense and actually helped build the water flew that wrapped around the mountains above the Ocoee. And Caney creek , the stories that I had heard growing up from my folks. Thanks again, Cousin Bruce Hayes
Mountain residents in the surrounding areas and communities such as Sylco Settlement, the Old Dutch Settlement and former Vineland settlement obtained their U.S. mail through the postal service hub in the Caney Creek Village Hotel. Hiking out and back in of those remote communities for the weekly mail pickup trips to Caney Creek could easily be all-day affair. A unique micro-cosem, the town was written about in "Ripley's Believe-it-Not."
In live in Cleveland and Kayak in the Ocoee throughout the summers. Have you come across any other ruins in your ventures? Maybe just a small stone wall or anything of that nature?
I've been told that farther up the creek thee is a low head dam that the town got their water from. From the topo map, it looks like the creek makes a 180 degree turn and I suspect the dam would be just up from there. I have seen remnants of the pipe and valves down near the creek. Have you ever been up to that dam. Also, heard that there is a wilderness campground just off a forest service road on the creek. Haven't had the chance to explore up there yet.
Florida Trailblazer I really enjoyed the time I got to spend there. If your back in the area again hit me up. I have a couple kayaks and could take you over.
Richard Taylor no. There is a road that goes back to it but the TVA owns that property. Guess you have to get permission to walk back that way. I could only get to it by kayaking in.
This is very close to me. I live just across & into Ga. looks like a great spot to 🐟. I hunt Indian artifacts too. I kayak also. This is very interesting, thanks. CC72 I would love to metal detect here too. Bet they silver their.
Got a question for you... a friend and I are trying to plan to go see this place. She said she heard you have to ask TVA for permission to go visit. Is this so? If so do you know who you'd contact? I''m guessing the folks at the Ocoee Flume for TVA? Thanks in advance for any assistance. Please always know if you see something among any of my videos I'm happy to return the favor and assist you any way I can.
The area is not owned by the TVA anymore. The only way to get to the area by foot is by going through TVA property. Then I guess you would need to gain permission. If you go by kayak then you don’t cross TVA property. Many people that kayak the Ocoee river camp over in that area. Never heard of anyone getting in trouble.
Actually, you can indeed hike to this area without crossing the river or ever being on TVA property by hiking the Caney Creek Trail. You can access it from Falls Branch Road, also known as Forest Service Road 374 (FSR 374). This road is open seasonally from 3/16 - 5/31, then it closes and reopens 9/01 - 12/31. Once you take this road back to the old FSR 33271 turnoff (now gated year round) you can take the Caney Creek Trail (unmarked) down to Caney Creek. It's a couple miles or so each way. This may help: www.fs.fed.us/ivm/index.html?minx=-9415691&miny=4172876&maxx=-9406518&maxy=4177539&exploremenu=no
Hey John! Thanks for commenting! This place was really neat! I've been our to the site several time and decided to film this one day. I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Great video, my whole family is from Polk and now Bradley counties. I live in Nashville but, went to school in Cleveland and spent so much time with my kinfolk in Polk county. My grandfather Jim Easymoney Bettis was part of the Civil Defense and actually helped build the water flew that wrapped around the mountains above the Ocoee. And Caney creek , the stories that I had heard growing up from my folks. Thanks again, Cousin Bruce Hayes
Mountain residents in the surrounding areas and communities such as Sylco Settlement, the Old Dutch Settlement and former Vineland settlement obtained their U.S. mail through the postal service hub in the Caney Creek Village Hotel. Hiking out and back in of those remote communities for the weekly mail pickup trips to Caney Creek could easily be all-day affair. A unique micro-cosem, the town was written about in "Ripley's Believe-it-Not."
there's a book titled 'the old home place' by thurman parish that talks a lot about this place and surrounding areas.
I never knew that this place existed. Thank you. You never know what's in your backyard.
You should check it out!
In live in Cleveland and Kayak in the Ocoee throughout the summers. Have you come across any other ruins in your ventures? Maybe just a small stone wall or anything of that nature?
How long is the hike from the river to the foundations? Thank you for sharing, we didn't this place existed.
Not very far. About .2 of a mile. Better to go durning the winter.
I've been told that farther up the creek thee is a low head dam that the town got their water from. From the topo map, it looks like the creek makes a 180 degree turn and I suspect the dam would be just up from there. I have seen remnants of the pipe and valves down near the creek. Have you ever been up to that dam. Also, heard that there is a wilderness campground just off a forest service road on the creek. Haven't had the chance to explore up there yet.
Is across usfs. The trail is no longer maintained but can be followed. You can also bike in on Hagler branch road or pace gap road.
Such a beautiful area
It really is!! I'm so glad to live close by! Thank you for the comment.
Glad to see it I wanted to explore it on my last visit but didn’t get to see it
Florida Trailblazer I really enjoyed the time I got to spend there. If your back in the area again hit me up. I have a couple kayaks and could take you over.
My late mom lived in Caney Creek.
Wow!! I wish I could have heard those stores! So sorry for your loss.
You can walk In ? caney creek trail
Richard Taylor no. There is a road that goes back to it but the TVA owns that property. Guess you have to get permission to walk back that way. I could only get to it by kayaking in.
NICE :))) a beautiful place to go to.Thank you,
It's really a neat place. I enjoyed going out there.
This is very close to me. I live just across & into Ga. looks like a great spot to 🐟. I hunt Indian artifacts too. I kayak also. This is very interesting, thanks. CC72
I would love to metal detect here too. Bet they silver their.
Nice! There is fish all in that Creek. You can see them when Kayaking in. The water is very clear.
Thanks for subscribing to my channel. We live in Huntsville alabama and frequently camp in your area. Great video and music.
Thanks for stopping by Frazier! I enjoyed one of your videos and looking forward to seeing more!
That was the community where the workers lived while powerhouse #2 was being built.
Thank you Christi! I have updated my description. The article I originally read was wrong!
Got a question for you... a friend and I are trying to plan to go see this place. She said she heard you have to ask TVA for permission to go visit. Is this so? If so do you know who you'd contact? I''m guessing the folks at the Ocoee Flume for TVA? Thanks in advance for any assistance. Please always know if you see something among any of my videos I'm happy to return the favor and assist you any way I can.
The area is not owned by the TVA anymore. The only way to get to the area by foot is by going through TVA property. Then I guess you would need to gain permission. If you go by kayak then you don’t cross TVA property. Many people that kayak the Ocoee river camp over in that area. Never heard of anyone getting in trouble.
Thank you very much. That is a huge help. All I need is to get busted for trespassing by the TVA! haha!
Actually, you can indeed hike to this area without crossing the river or ever being on TVA property by hiking the Caney Creek Trail. You can access it from Falls Branch Road, also known as Forest Service Road 374 (FSR 374). This road is open seasonally from 3/16 - 5/31, then it closes and reopens 9/01 - 12/31. Once you take this road back to the old FSR 33271 turnoff (now gated year round) you can take the Caney Creek Trail (unmarked) down to Caney Creek. It's a couple miles or so each way. This may help: www.fs.fed.us/ivm/index.html?minx=-9415691&miny=4172876&maxx=-9406518&maxy=4177539&exploremenu=no
Tennessee's history is incredible
Hey John! Thanks for commenting! This place was really neat! I've been our to the site several time and decided to film this one day. I'm glad you enjoyed it!