Wheat
Sacrificed for the Atom
State: Tennessee
County: Roane County
Founded: 1800s
Abandoned: 1942 (Manhattan Project)
Peak Population: 1,000
Wheat was a thriving farming community known for its peaches. In 1942, the US government evicted everyone to create the Oak Ridge reservation for the Manhattan Project. The George Jones Memorial Baptist Church is the only structure left standing.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 30 mins
Quick Facts
- Evicted for Atomic Bomb project
- Only the church remains
- Known for peaches
Location
Address: Wheat Community, Oak Ridge, TN
Coordinates: 35.9167, -84.3833