Point Lookout Mountain Tennessee River Moccasin Bend Postcard
$ 2.38
Description
Point Lookout Mountain Tennessee River Moccasin Bend Postcard. Lookout Mountain is a mountain ridge stretching through Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee. The assertion that seven states are visible from Point Lookout originated as a tourism marketing strategy in the 1920s. This postcard depicts an elevated landscape view from Point Lookout on Lookout Mountain in Tennessee, showing the Tennessee River wrapping around Moccasin Bend with labels indicating sightlines to seven different states. - Published by W. M. Cline Co. - Tichnor Quality Views - Card numbered 117 and 78193. Lookout Mountain is a mountain ridge stretching through Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee. During the American Civil War, Union forces commanded by Major General Joseph Hooker captured the mountain during the November 1863 Battle of Lookout Mountain, gaining control of the high ground over the regional rail hub in Chattanooga. The assertion that seven states are visible from Point Lookout originated as a tourism marketing strategy in the 1920s. Atmospheric conditions and the curvature of the earth dictate actual visibility limits, making the geographic markers a promotional novelty regarding the region's elevated vantage points. Shipping and Handling: Carefully packaged to ensure safe arrival Shipped within one business day Tracking information provided Questions about this postcard? Feel free to ask!
