Johnsonville State Historic Park facts for kids

Johnsonville State Historic Park is a special state park located in Humphreys County, Tennessee. This park covers about 2,000 acres. It helps us remember an important event from the Civil War, the Battle of Johnsonville, which happened in 1864. The park also honors the old town of Johnsonville. This town was covered by water when Kentucky Lake was created in the 1940s by the Tennessee Valley Authority. You can find the park just north of New Johnsonville.

Park History

This park tells the story of the Battle of Johnsonville and the historic town that once stood here. The town existed from 1864 until 1944. In 1944, the town site was flooded. This happened when Kentucky Lake was formed. Kentucky Lake is a large body of water on the Tennessee River. It was created when the Kentucky Dam was built.

Things to Do at Johnsonville Park

There are many fun activities you can enjoy at Johnsonville State Historic Park!

Bird Watching Adventures

If you love birds, there's a great wooded trail for you. You might see many different kinds of birds here. Look for Gulls, Sandpipers, and Woodpeckers. You might even spot a White-breasted Nuthatch. Sometimes, lucky visitors even see majestic Bald Eagles!

During the colder months and when birds are migrating, you can often see Bay Ducks and Ring-tailed Gulls.

Fishing Fun

The park offers excellent chances for fishing. Kentucky Lake, which is part of the Tennessee River, is a popular spot. You can try to catch many different types of fish here.

Exploring Hiking Trails

Johnsonville State Historic Park has several trails for you to explore on foot. Each trail offers a unique look at the park's history and nature.

• Historic Johnsonville Trail: This trail is 2.05 miles long.
• African-American Cemetery Loop Trail: This shorter loop is 0.35 miles long.
• Civil War Forts Trail: This trail is 0.65 miles long.
• Old Railway Trail: This trail covers 0.7 miles.