Sergeant Alvin C. York State Historic Park

Sergeant Alvin C. York State Historic Park

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Location:In Pall Mall, on US Highway 127.
Facilities:Historic buildings, picnic areas, picnic shelters.
Special Features:Park pays tribute to Sgt. Alvin C. York, the backwoods marksman from the mountains of Tennessee who became one of the most decorated soldiers of World War I. York's fame rose from his legendary exploits in the Argonne Forest in France when he found himself alone opposing a German machine gun unit. When the battle was over, York and six comrades had 132 German prisoners. Site includes the York family farm and the grist mill he operated on the banks of the Wolf River.
Address:General Delivery
Hwy 127
Pall Mall, TN 38577

Phone:931-879-9406
Web: www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/sgtyork
Size: 343 acres.

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