MONROE COUNTY

Fort Loudoun
County Seat: Madisonville
Monroe County is the home of Fort Loudoun State Historic Park, site of a replica of Tennessee's only French and Indian War fortress. The story of what took place there is incredible, and tragic. The park has living history programs throughout the year, making it one of the best places to experience Tennessee's colonial history. Click here for our virtual tour.
PHOTO: The Lost Sea

Also in Monroe County you will find the Lost Sea, the largest underground body of water in the and possibly the largest in the world (they still aren’t exactly sure how big it is). The Lost Sea is a great tourist attraction; one of the few places in the world where you can explore a cave by boat. Geologists love the Lost Sea, but there is also a lot of history here: The Cherokee Indians used it, and Confederate soldiers mined saltpeter here (used to make gunpowder). There was even an illegal place to drink there during prohibition (when drinking alcohol was illegal).



The Monroe County Courthouse is located in Madisonville.

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