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VARDY CHURCH
MUSEUM
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The Vardy Community is located at the foot of Newman's Ridge in Hancock County, Tennessee. The community was named after Vardemon Collins, and was first settled around 1780. The people of the community worked with the Presbyterian Church to establish the Vardy School Community in 1892. Until 1973, the Vardy School provided educational opportunities for students from Vardy, Blackwater Creek, and Newman's Ridge. The Vardy Presbyterian Church closed in 1980, but has now been restored. The school, unfortunately, was beyond repair. The Vardy School Community was the first site in Hancock County to be placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Vardy Church will be the focal point of the gathering in June. Also on the site is Mahala Mullins' cabin (see more info on Mahala's Cabin by clicking on the link below). The cabin was moved to the site from Newman's Ridge to protect it from deterioration and possible vandalism. "Aunt Mahaley" is a legendary Melungeon figure; if you don't know about her, you'd better plan on being at Vardy in June! Click here to see the Museum's Mission Statement.
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Highway Map of Sneedville, Tennessee
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Detail of hwy 63 and Vardy Road intersection.
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