Copyright: Tennessee State Parks
Portrait of Cordell Hull
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Description - The Cordell Hull Birthplace and Museum is a historic site owned by the State of Tennessee. It was placed under the TN Department of Environment and Conservation, Division of Parks in June 1997 by an act of the Tennessee General Assembly. The site is located on twenty acres of land in the rustic foothills of the Appalachian Mountains near Byrdstown, midway between Nashville and Knoxville near the Kentucky border. The site consists of Hull's original log cabin birthplace, an activities center and a museum housing documents and artifacts. The collection includes his Nobel Peace Prize that is on display.
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- The site consists of Hull's original log cabin birthplace, an activities center and a museum housing documents and artifacts. The collection includes his Nobel Peace Prize that is on display. Other points of interest are the Alvin C. York birthplace, Pickett State Park, Standing Stone State Park and Dale Hollow Lake.
Recreation - The site offers an activities center and a museum housing documents and artifacts. Picnicking is available at this park. Climate - Tennessee has a temperate climate with short, mild winters. The average annual snowfall for the state is 12 inches. Spring comes in early March bringing flowering trees and shrubs, and warmer weather. Spring temperatures average between 45 and 70 degrees. Summer's full force arrives in the region by mid May, bringing warm weather and higher humidity. The mountains of eastern Tennessee are a great place to escape the hot summer temperatures as the higher elevation cools the air slightly. Cool fall temperatures bring crisp air and brilliant fall colors. Mid to late October is a good time to visit the region to experience the fall foliage. Location -
Cordell Hull Birthplace and Museum is located just a few miles west of Byrdstown. It is 1.5 miles off Hwy. 111 on State Route 325.
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