Roper's Rock Lookout Mountain Chattanooga TN Civil War Steps Postcard
$ 5.02
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Roper's Rock Lookout Mountain Chattanooga TN Civil War Steps Postcard. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. Discover a piece of historical landscape with this vintage postcard featuring Roper's Rock on Lookout Mountain in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The image vividly portrays the rugged natural beauty of the area, highlighting the imposing rock formation amidst lush foliage and the distinctive wooden steps ascending the terrain. This scenic view captures a significant landmark, offering a glimpse into a bygone era. The reverse of the postcard provides compelling historical context, detailing that Roper's Rock is named after a corporal from a Pennsylvania Regiment who tragically fell and was killed at this location. It further explains that the visible steps mark the path taken by Union troops as they scaled the mountain during a pivotal moment in history. Published by Andrews Book & Stationery Co. of Chattanooga, Tennessee, this postcard serves as a tangible connection to the area's rich past, making it a captivating collectible for enthusiasts of local history, Civil War memorabilia, and vintage ephemera.
