Little River Railroad Museum
7747 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Townsend, Tennessee
865-448-2211
Townsend was once the site of the headquarters and sawmill of the Little River Railroad and Lumber Company, which logged sections of what is now Great Smoky Mountains National Park during the years 1901 to 1939. The Little River Railroad Museum, which is housed in a former railroad depot, documents the fascinating history of both the Little River Railroad and Little River Lumber Company through an ever-growing collection of restored trains, photos, papers, tools and other artifacts. Adjacent to the depot lies a replica of the Elkmont Post Office, which now houses the museum’s gift shop. Call ahead for museum hours. |
