Port Royal State Park
Port Royal State Historic Park is a 26 acre (105,000 m²) Historic area on the border of Montgomery and Robertson counties in Tennessee. The historic community of Port Royal is its namesake. The Red River runs through the center of the park, and the covered bridge at Port Royal once crossed it. The park was established to preserve the elements of early Tennessee history, namely settlement and early transportation, as well as the heritage of the Trail of Tears.
The day-use only park offers hiking, picnicking, canoeing, fishing, photography and interpretive talks upon request.
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