Built in 1832, the Cedar Grove Iron Furnace was operational until early February 1862, when the fall of Fort Henry opened the Tennessee River to Flag-Officer Andrew H. Foote’s muddy water fleet. One or more of these Federal gunboats lobbed cannonballs almost two miles from the river toward the vicinity of the furnace.

Visitors will find several ways to enjoy their visit to Perry County.  Lobelville is home to many Mennonite families, most of whom are on Russell Creek, and Cane Creek.  There are fresh vegetables, sorghum and meat, all in season to be sure.  Cane Creek Store offers many old fashioned goods not found in your local grocery.  Martin's Greenhouse is a favorite for spring plantings.  Be sure to call the Chamber of Commerce ahead to find out what is available when you plan to make your visit to Perry County.

The Bromley Hotel, also known as the residence of Dr. Richard Calvin Bromley, was built in 1909-1911 as a full service hotel for visiting tourists and others.  It also served as his private residence and medical office.  His wife, Ardilla (Fluty) Bromley, operated a millinery shop on the second floor.  Located in the Flatwoods area, this structure is on the National Register of Historic Places.

As part of a project to preserve the history of Lobelville, a video was created from a slideshow made by Mr. Hugh Fisher, who would present his narrated slideshow to school children in the Lobelville schools.  This video was created in 2007 by the Perry County Historical Society in conjunction with PatVB Web Design and the City of Lobelville.  

Many people still like to do their research the old fashioned way, by hand or, rather, in person.  Best place to start is the Perry County Historical Society, located in the main branch of the Perry County Library, in Linden, Tennessee.  Records have been transferred to microfiche and a reader is available to aid researchers.

Pinckney's Tomb is considered to be the largest grave house in Tennessee.  The grave house is a limestone and wood structure that covders the burial site of a local farmer, Pinckney Hufstedler, and members of his family.  It was originally built as a graveyard for about 10 to 12 burials, surrounded by a wall of cut stone almost 5 feet high.  Wooden walls and a roof were added because of Pinckney Hufstedler's fears that water could get into his tomb.