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Great Smoky Mountains NP, Tennessee
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Elkmont Historic District was originally established as a logging community in the early 20th century before becoming a popular vacation spot for wealthy Knoxville residents.
Elkmont is often referred to as a 'ghost town' due to its abandoned cabins and structures, remnants of its past as a resort community.
The synchronous fireflies of Elkmont attract thousands of visitors each year, as they are one of the few species in the world that can synchronize their flashing patterns.
The Appalachian Club, founded in 1910, was a social hub for Elkmont's affluent summer residents, and its clubhouse still stands today as part of the historic district.
The establishment of the national park in the 1930s led to the decline of Elkmont as a resort area, as the land was acquired for conservation purposes.
Daisy Town is a section of Elkmont where you can find a collection of preserved cabins that once served as summer homes for vacationers.
In 1994, Elkmont was added to the National Register of Historic Places, recognizing its cultural and historical significance.
The Little River Railroad was crucial in Elkmont's development, transporting logs and later tourists to the area during its heyday.
