The Homplace at Land Between The Lakes

The Land Between the Lakes area in Tennessee and Kentucky is rich with history.  One of the places we visited while camping at Hillman Ferry, was The Homeplace.

The Homeplace is an 1850's working farm which acts as a living history of what farm-life was like in this area prior to the Civil War.  We found the self-guided tour to be very interesting and thought-provoking as we thought about what life was like for people who would have lived back then.

A big plus for us was that we could bring our dog on this tour.  Be aware that there is a farm cat, ducks, and chickens that run loose on the farm as well as oxen, horses and pigs that are enclosed.  All dogs must be secured on a leash no

longer than 6-ft long.  Our little chihuahua-terrier mix was very interested in the chickens and ducks!

In addition to the "one-pen" house, which would have been a starter home, there is a "two-pen" house which is a 2-story traditional dog-trot style cabin.

Typical of farms in the hot and humid south, there are individual buildings for the various livestock, a tool barn, tobacco drying barn, corn cribs and spring house.

If you enjoy history, this is a must-see attraction in the LBL.  During the busy summer months, there are several different special events held at The Homeplace.