The Friends of the Cumberland Trail received $24,000 in federal funding in 2009 to survey historic resources associated with the Dayton Coal and Iron Company. This grant was matched with $16,000 in additional funds. Project activities in phase I included an archaeological survey, GIS mapping, oral histories, research, and a written report on the findings. A final report on phase I was completed in September 2012, with future phases planned to include nominating sites to the National Register of Historic Places and creating a preservation and management plan.

14.  In 2009, the Friends of the Cumberland Trail (F.C.T.), Inc.
received $24,000 in federal funding for survey and
research of historic resources associated with the Dayton
Coal and Iron Company at Laurel Snow State Natural Area
and adjoining properties.
 The grant was matched with $16,000 in cash, in-kind labor,
equipment, and materials.
 Project activities for phase I included an archaeological
pedestrian survey, GIS mapping, oral histories, research,
and a written report.
 Final report to completed in September 2012.
 Next phases will include NR Nomination and Preservation
and Management Plan.

15. Dixon Slope Mine Entrance

21. Coal Bin
Washer
Construction of rail tramway in 1890s

24. Dynamite storage shelter along
abandoned rail line

35. Support wall for rail incline or tipple

40. Paul Archambault
Historic Preservation Planner
Southeast TN Development District
P.O. Box 4757
Chattanooga, TN 37405-0757
(423) 424-4266
parchamb@sedev.org