Carter Sheilds Cabin #2
by Geraldine DeBoer
Title
Carter Sheilds Cabin #2
Artist
Geraldine DeBoer
Medium
Photograph - Print
Description
Robert Shields moved his family into Cades Cove in the early 1820s to avoid a typhoid epidemic at Chilhowee. He established one of the earliest Cove tub mills and sponsored early Cove industries of forging and milling in partnership with D.D. Foute and �Fighting Billie� Tipton. He was active in the Baptist Church and served as Justice of the Peace and member of the County Court.
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January 9th, 2017
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Comments (27)
Mary Chris Hines
This is a wonderful shot! Awesome composition with the path leading the eye right to the cabin. I don't know about anybody else, but it sure makes me want to be there! :)) L/F
Sandra Church
I really love this Geraldine and the interesting historical description of the man who lived in cabins, remarkable that it's still there! L/F
Geraldine DeBoer replied:
Thank You Sandra... This is preserved by the Smokey Mountains National Parks.
Robert Bales
Very nicely presented with good framing of the cabin and great work with the sun!! v/f/t
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