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.

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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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931-839-2111
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Stop by Standing Stone Monument for our events

STANDING STONE DAY 2019
Festival
Oct 12
Standing Stone Monument

STANDING STONE DAY 2019

Our 40th elebration at the Stone

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STANDING STONE DAY 2019
Festival
Oct 12
Standing Stone Monument

STANDING STONE DAY 2019

Geremony at the Stone

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OLD FASHIONED SHOOTING MATCH
Historic
Nov 24
Standing Stone Monument

OLD FASHIONED SHOOTING MATCH

Test Your Skill for turkey, Ham and other Fresh Meat

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Muddy Pond Sorghum Mill

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Cup & Saucer

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The Garden Inn Bed & Breakfast at Bee Rock

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Belle Ridge Retreat

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Bee Rock Overlook

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Monterey Depot Museum

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Civil War

Mountain Confederate Memorial Park

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Promised Land

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