Mt. Chapman: A Living tribute to a park leader
Image Number
ThGSM 289
Title
Mt . Chapman : A Living tribute to a park leader
Photographer
Thompson Brothers
Description
View of Mt . Chapman . Old number 12220 A3
Photographer's Description
The three-pointed peak on the Tennessee-North Carolina state line , and overlooking the largest wilderness section of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park , was named for Col . David C . Chapman , of Knoxville , who led the long and difficult fight that brought about the establishment of the park . In naming this 6430-foot peak--fourth highest in the park--in honor of Col . Chapman , the United States Geographic Board , on October 7 , 1931 issued a statement in which it said that the peak was named for David C . Chapman , whose initiative and persistent activity through many years was largely responsible for the establishment of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park .
Subject Headings
Great Smoky Mountains Views
Original Date
unknown
Type
photograph
File Format
TIFF; 400 dpi
Source
Great Smoky Mountains Photographs - Thompson Brothers
Rights
To use photographs or to order reproductions, contact DigitalCollections@knoxlib.org or phone 865 215-8808. Please refer to Image Number and provide a brief description of the photograph.
Repository
C.M. McClung Historical Collection, Knox County Public Library
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