Vonore, Tennessee - A History Lover's Dream

Vonore, Tennessee is located at the confluence of the Little Tennessee River and the Tellico River. Rich in history the area was occupied by Native Americans as early as 7500 BC. It is one of the richest archaeological areas in Tennessee.  A few small villages sprung up during the period from 1,000 BC to 1600 AD. There is evidence that Hernando De Soto, the Spanish explorer and conquistador recorded his visit to the area in 1540. Settlers from Europe arrived in the 1700s establishing small villages along the Tennessee River. Just north of the US 411 bridge stood the Native American village of the Cherokee chief, Dragging Canoe, who fought alongside the British loyalists, instead of the American patriots during the Revolutionary War.

Finally in 1890 the railroad finally laid tracks through Monroe County. The stopover was named Upton Station, but when a post office was applied for. the name it was not granted, there already existed an Upton Station. The name was changed to Vonore, using a combination of two words, "von", German for "of" and the English word "ore", thinking Vonore would become a mining town.

Today Vonore is home to The Ridges at Tellico Lake, a lovely gated community nestled within the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. Large estate size home sites, up to 3 acres offer spectacular views of the mountains and Tellico Lake. Two gorgeous models are open and are being offered at sole ownership and also as fractional ownership starting at $149,000. For more information about land sales, and the the two model homes please visit www.theridgesattellicolake.com or call 1-877-Tenn-A-See (836-6273).