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Rockefeller Memorial, Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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Stop at Rockefeller Memorial while hiking the Appalachian Trail or driving on Newfound Gap Road, and stand on the same spot where Theodore Roosevelt stood when he dedicated the newly established national park to the people on Labor Day, 1940. Sitting on the state line between North Carolina and Tennessee, the two tiered stone-structure was erected in the memory of Laura Spelman Rockefeller, the wife of John D. Rockefeller whose generous donation helped purchase the land for the park. Amenities include restrooms and ample parking space. It couldn't be easier to arrange your visit to Rockefeller Memorial and many more Great Smoky Mountains National Park attractions: make an itinerary online using Inspirock's Great Smoky Mountains National Park trip app.

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By Frank D

Unless you want or need to avoid stairs, this should be something that you go up and check out during your stop. You can get a view to the north. Kids seem to love it as it is something to climb on.

Unless you want or need to avoid stairs, this should be something that you go up and check out during your stop. You can get a view to the north. Kids seem to love it as it is something to climb on. more »
By sr794

This is an amazing place with history and beauty. It's on the TN-NC state line, so get a picture at the sign. (make sure you look at both sides). There is also an intersection with the Appalachian..... more

This is an amazing place with history and beauty. It's on the TN-NC state line, so get a picture at the sign. (make sure you look at both sides). There is also an intersection with the Appalachian..... more »

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