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When the River Froze: A Look Back at Winter on the Tennessee River
Frozen Tennessee River. With the Gay Street Bridge and Knoxville in background. 1918. Calvin C. McClung Historical Collection.
Staff Writer
Jan 232 min read
The River Gauge at Eaves Ferry: Measuring Life Along the Tennessee River
Long before modern forecasting and satellite data, communities along the Tennessee River relied on a simple but essential tool: the river gauge.
Staff Writer
Dec 13, 20252 min read
Restoring the Porch at Eaves Ferry: Rebuilding the Steamboat-Inspired Original
One of the most iconic features of the S. S. Eaves House is its grand wrap-around porch—an architectural statement that reflects the home’s Steamboat Gothic design.
Staff Writer
Dec 1, 20252 min read
Introducing the Eaves Family of Meigs County, Tennessee
When you think of historic homes and the stories they carry, few are as intertwined with their community as the Eaves Ferry House in Decatur, Tennessee. Built in 1909 by Samuel S. Eaves, this home stands as a testament to a family whose impact on Meigs County has lasted generations.
Staff Writer
Nov 26, 20252 min read
The Tennessee River and Commerce at Eaves Ferry
The Tennessee River has long been a lifeline for communities in Meigs County, and the Eaves family understood its importance firsthand.
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Nov 26, 20252 min read
Architectural Significance of the S. S. Eaves House
The S. S. Eaves House, built in 1909 by Samuel S. Eaves with B. Bunch as the carpenter, is one of the rare surviving examples of Steamboat Gothic architecture in Tennessee.
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Nov 26, 20252 min read
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