Coy Hill Road , Savannah, TN 38372(Hardin County)

Some interesting history of this Valley ! The 82-acre Louie Black Tract served as a hub of commerce in the mid to late 1800s. Frederick Rose acquired the land from the State of Tennessee in 1836 for 12 cents per acre, 16 years after Tennessee began issuing land grants. He amassed 6 parcels totaling about 500 acres. The old roadbed that follows the Smith Fork of Indian Creek through the tract was known as the Savannah-Waynesboro Road. A grist mill was located at the center of the tract, and a dug mill race channeled water over 1,000 feet to fall onto a 14-foot diameter overshot water wheel. The old mill race is still readily evident and the foundation log that supported the mill pond dam is still in place in the limestone-bottomed stream bed. Mr. Black saved the parts of the water wheel and other items, but the mill stones whereabouts are unknown. The tract of land was a gift from his father and always was a special place to Mr.Louie. James D. Rose is buried in the small family cemetery just north of the mill site on the west side of the creek. He was born shortly after the Civil War in 1868 and died in 1912. His ancestor Eli Rose (perhaps his father) was born on Christmas Day in 1778. He was 11 years old when George Washington served his first term as President. No date of his death was found in the 1980 Hardin County Cemetery Census.

GATOR ROCK SMITH FORK CREEK, BRADY BRANCH , Hardwood & Pine Timber, Hunting, Farmland,

MONDAY MAY 2AT 12 NOON CST, 2022

ONLINE & WEBCAST PUBLIC AUCTION

1197 acres of Tennessee rich in History, Wildlife, Natural Resources!

Address: Coy Hill Rd. Hardin County, Olive Hill Community, Savannah Tenn. 38372

Tax map 079 parcels 001.00, 001.01, 002.00, 004.00

History: The 2-mile-long valley surrounded by the Hills attracted early settlers because of its natural creeks, timber lands and fertile creek bottoms, known as Smith Fork, Jack Hollow, Wildcat Hollow, Lacefield/Patterson Farm and presently Gator Rock, because of the famous swimming hole! A thriving successful self-sustaining community with several homes, row crops, logging, Gristmill powered by the creeks, and livestock with one of the largest barns ever built in Hardin County. Even though nothing but foundations remain to remind us, the land has been carefully managed to be preserved as it was by its present owners. Times have changed but the Land remains.

Assets: 1100 acres of Pine and Hardwood Timber some ready to market and all within 5 years to be thinned and managed! 100 acres of level farmland for pasture, crops or vegetables, all species of Tennessee wildlife and miles of fresh clean creeks (Smith Fork & Brady Branch) and streams flowing on rock bottoms and rolling out of the limestone bluffs and waterfalls from the hills.

The Future: Depending on your choices, the 2-mile Valley can be a private self-sustaining farm, Hunting destination, or commercial retreat, just as it did for the early settlers. An incredible investment for your family to leave your mark on the land, because it has & will surely leave its mark on you! Claim its abundance for your own!

Terms & Conditions for bidding & buying! Inspect today by appointment. Brokers 2% referral fee paid to Firm that a Buyer wishes to represent them in this sale. Simply fill out your Firm's Agency Disclosure, have buyer/bidder sign, and file with auctioneer by Saturday April 30 at 4pm cst. Buy IT Now offers and contracts will be considered if presented by Saturday April 23 at 5pm cst. Register to bid and sign up for email updates. 10% of gross offer required as earnest money to be held in Auctioneers/Attorney Escrow/trust Account until closing. 45 day closing period. Time is of essence. It is the buyer's responsibility to research and do Due Diligent to insure the property fits their needs and that they can obtain necessary financing, if needed, to close. Agents/owners not responsible for accidents or misunderstandings and act as agents ONLY