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Native American History

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Standing Stone Monument

History of the Standing Stone

DR. Opless Walker speaks about the history of the Standing Stone.

Learn more about Standing Stone Monument.

A unique monument in Whitaker Park, believed to be built by Cherokee Indians. A festival held on the second Sat. of Oct. to honor the monument.

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Remnants of an Ancient Stone preserved in Monterey

ANCIENT STONE preserved in

Native Americans converge on the Standing Stone every October.

Heritage

Annual Wreath & Tomahawk Ceremony

Standing Stone Day is 2nd Saturday in October each year

In the near future a scouncil house stage an moree will be added to enhance our Native American story.

FUTURE ENHANCEMENTS

New Historical Marker

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Standing Stone Monument

401 E. Commercial Ave.
Monterey, TN 38574

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Eat & Drink

Muddy Pond Sorghum Mill

Muddy Pond Sorghum Mill

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Places to Stay

Campgrounds & RV Parks

Belle Ridge Retreat

Belle Ridge offers 50 full hookup RV sites, 12 cabins in 4 styles and 30 tent sites. Miles of UTV/hiking trails, UTV rentals, bath house, pavilion, and more.

The Garden Inn Bed & Breakfast at Bee Rock

Bed & Breakfast

The Garden Inn Bed & Breakfast at Bee Rock

Bed & Breakfast in TN at our immaculately clean Middle Tennessee B&B

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Things to Do

Monterey Depot Museum

Monterey Depot Museum

Trains, Coal Mining, Timber, Civil War and more.

Bee Rock Overlook

Bee Rock Overlook

Overlooking the vast head of the Calfkiller River Valley

Meadow Creek Park

Meadow Creek Park

Hiking, Biking, Fishing & More

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