Olympus
Birthplace of a Statesman
State: Tennessee
County: Pickett County
Founded: 1800s
Abandoned: 1920s
Peak Population: Village
Olympus was a small community in the Upper Cumberland. It is most famous as the birthplace of Cordell Hull, FDR's Secretary of State and Nobel Peace Prize winner. The town faded away as people moved to Byrdstown. A marker denotes the site.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 15 mins
Quick Facts
- Birthplace of Cordell Hull
- Father of the United Nations
- Rural ghost hamlet
Location
Address: Olympus, TN
Coordinates: 36.5667, -85.15