Elijah Oliver Cabin — Attraction in Maryville

What an awesome place!! It's about a half mile hike off the loop where you'll park. It is worth the walk!

You'll see the modern barn on your right as you're heading back on the trail. Then you'll come to the home, barn, meat house, corn crib, and springhouse. The springhouse where they kept the milk and butter is fascinating!

Enjoy the property and all the wonders of their construction and way of life.

The guide book ($1 at the information station at the beginning of the loop) explains the history...get the guide book!

Cades Cove is a favorite and a must see if you like nature or history. We were there on a Sunday and only saw half the loop. Traffic was heavy on the one way loop. Take lots of water and use the restroom before you start, as there is only a restroom at building 11, the historic mill. The water fountain there was broken. We saw 5 black bears and several turkeys during our...

The Elijah Oliver Cabin is located in Cades Cove which I have been to numerous times. It never gets old to me. I never tire of going! It is so peaceful in "The Cove". It's very interesting to see how people used to live. If you are a history buff, you HAVE to visit. You will not be...

This was a very nice short walk to stretch the legs. The surrounding hills and trees were beautiful and the cabin has been maintained in historical condition and is open for entrance. Looking at this time capsule invokes an appreciation for how life was in the not so...