WILDLIFE REMOVAL IN ALGOOD, TN

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HISTORY AND ATTRACTIONS ALGOOD, TN

Algood, Tennessee, originated as a late 19th-century railroad town named after settler Joel Algood, incorporating in 1901. Located in Putnam County near the historic White Plains plantation (ca. 1840), it grew from "Algood's Old Fields" into a, small town with rich history known for its agriculture and regional trade.

Key Historical Aspects:

  • Origins: The area was known in the early 19th century as a stopover near the Walton Road and the White Plains plantation.
  • Railroad Development: In the 1880s, the Nashville & Knoxville Railroad established a depot on land bought from Joel Algood.
  • Incorporation: The town was first incorporated in 1901, dissolved in 1903, and reincorporated in 1911.
  • Economic Impact: Historically recognized as a center for agriculture, it was once considered a "Chicken Capital of the World," later shifting to industrial growth.
  • Landmarks: The White Plains house (c. 1840) is on the National Register of Historic Places.
  • Modern Era: Known as the "Quilt Capital of the Upper Cumberland," Algood has grown into a residential, educational, and, recreational hub near Cookeville.

Algood, Tennessee is located about eighty-five (85) miles East of Nashville, One hundred (100) miles West of Knoxville, and one hundred (100) miles Northwest of Chattanooga. Algood’s southwestern city limits is separated from Cookeville’s northeastern boundary by state highway 111. Algood joins Cookeville, Baxter, and Monterey as population centers of Putnam County. First incorporated in 1901, Algood was the site of homes of notable settlers from the early 19th Century. Now in the 21st Century, it is experiencing a burst of growth unlike any in the past 80 years.

 

Prior to 1880, most of the land on the First Plateau of the Cumberland Mountains in the heart of Tennessee was in timber, and there was an abundance of wildlife-wild boar, deer, rabbits, squirrels, and others. The land which became Algood was covered with sage grass, blackberry briars, and virgin timber. The earliest record of the town that became Algood is June 24, 1820, when the State of Tennessee granted to Henry McKinney Sixty (60) Acres in what was Jackson County. On May 6, 1842, the state granted to Mr. McKinney forty-eight (48) acres in Overton County. These lands were included in Putnam County when it was formed from other counties.

 

Prior to 1890, the only means of transportation in the Algood area was by horseback or by other horse-drawn conveyances. This began to change with the coming of the railroad. On March 21, 1884, Alexander Crawford of Pennsylvania chartered the Nashville and Knoxville Railroad ( N&K). He secured permission to connect the N&K with the NC&StL at Lebanon. He then let the contract for the laying of track from Lebanon to Cookeville. Without modern day equipment, all work was done by hand. The rails finally reached Cookeville on July 10, 1890. The first passenger train arrived in Cookeville probably on that same day. The railroad passed through Algood and finally reached Monterey in 1893. The N&K put down 39 miles of track in Putnam County. The Crawfords continue to own the N&K until 1902

 

Top Attractions & Things to Do

  • White Plains Historic Home: A historic 1840s home and local landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
  • Algood Park/Community Center: A developing park with an amphitheater, walking trail, dog parks, a playground, and a splash pad (spray park). The community center hosts a senior center and library.
  • Upcoming Community Events: The city hosts regular events, including a city-wide yard sale, the Upper Cumberland Quilt Festival, and the Let Freedom Ring celebration.Algood, TN 

Nearby Attractions (Greater Cookeville Area)

  • Cummins Falls State Park: A popular park known for its large waterfall, located just a short drive from Algood.
  • Lakes and Recreation: Proximity to Center Hill Lake and Dale Hollow Lake for boating, swimming, and fishing.
  • Dogwood Park & City Lake: Nearby green spaces and natural areas in the neighboring Cookeville area.City of Algood 

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