Friday, March 2, 2012

See Rock City

A popular trend in the region is the use of birdhouses displaying the text, "See Rock City."


See Rock City Birdhouse 2012
Mt Cavalry Rd

This is a trend that goes back to the early 1900s when Rock City (near Chattanooga, Tennessee), was one of the main tourist attractions in the Southeast. Signs saying "See Rock City" were found from Florida to the Canadian border. Even barns had "See Rock City" painted in large letters on their rooves or sides.  In exchange for the advertising, farmers got a free paint job for their barns.

Rock City is still a fun place to visit.  Families (and birds) from all over the country make it a point to stop by on their way through the South.

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