Spectacular Views & Historical News
Neighborhood: Lookout Mountain
Phone: +1 423 821 7786
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During the United States Civil War the Confederate armies of Chattanooga used the East Brow of Lookout Mountain as their lookout point. The panoramic view of the valley gave the Confederates an advantage over any approaching Union Army. However, during the bloody battle for Chattanooga, the northern troops waited for the clouds to fall upon the point and advanced under the cloud cover. Before the Southern troops knew what was happening, their fate was sealed. This park and museum commemorates this struggle for visual superiority. The Confederates were defeated and the post captured, but it was a valiant battle now known as the Battle Above the Clouds. Admission to the park is $2.
Daily 8aReviews
Views worth the drive
We asked for directions to Point Park at the visitors center and were told to drive to a certain poi...
Reviewed by:momphelps3 from Georgia on Sep 29 2005
Inexpensive, Great View
Lots of walking bring good shoes. A camera is a must....
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from Lake City, MI on May 19 2005
