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Off Hwy. 58, north of Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN 00000

Phone: (423) 894-4955

Booker T. Washington State Park

City: Chattanooga, TN
Region: East Tennessee

Situated on the shores of scenic Chickamauga Lake not far from the city of Chattanooga is 353-acre Booker T. Washington State Park. The parks is named in honor of the famous leader, Booker Taliaferro Washington. Washington was born into slavery at Hale's Ford, Virginia, but with great determination he secured an education and went on to become one of our great Americans. He is perhaps best known as a former president of the Tuskegee Institute, a black organization for higher education.



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Things to do

Looking for a day of fun and frolic? Here’s a quick list of nearby attractions that you may enjoy.

Chattanooga Nature Center

International Towing & Recovery Hall of Fame & Museum

Bluff View Art District

Raccoon Mountain Go-Karts

Places to stay

Looking for a place to rest between adventures? Here’s a quick list of nearby places to stay.

GuestHouse Inn

Days Inn - Rivergate

Comfort Suites

The Read House Hotel & Suites

Upcoming events

Date: Nov 21, 2009
FCE Holiday Bazaar
Location: Livingston, TN

Date: Nov 21, 2009
Arts Third Saturday
Location: Chattanooga, TN

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