Pigeon Forge Tennessee History

Pigeon Forge, Tennessee resides inside the boundaries of Sevier County. The Cherokee Indians used this area as their hunting ground.

Much of Pigeon Forge’s history is associated with Samuel Wear, who fought in the Battle of Kings’ Mountain. In 1781, this man built a fort near Walden’s Creek. Later, Pigeon Forge became part of the Treaty at Dumplin Creek.

Isaac Love built a furnace and iron forge during 1820; Love repaired farm machinery. As a result, the town was named after both Little Pigeon River and Love’s forge.

Pigeon Forge Pottery was the area’s first tourist attraction. During 1935, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park opened. Dollywood opened its doors in 1986.

Louise Mandrell built her home in Pigeon Forge. During 1997, Mandrell started a theater here.