10/29/2026
Known for its Iron ore and the TVAs Watts Bar hydroelectric dam built between 1939 - 1944, Rockwood, Tn has a kind of wild history that involves lying Yankees (no, really that’s how it gots its name), prohibition, and its fair share of ghosts. Watts Bar dam replaced an antebellum d**e built by US Army Corps of Engineers to protect Kingston, Tn.
It was originally only going to have three generators, but with WWII underway, they ended up with five. They first used the dam lock in 1942.
So anyway, here’s a cool little pennant from the 1940s featuring the amazing Watts Bar Dam after it opened, available to purchase. It’s 8” long and 3.75” at the widest point.
10 monies plus shipping and it’s yours to hang above your headboard.
