Palmer Chapel in Cataloochee Valley © William Britten use with permission only
Cataloochee Valley is one of the hidden wonders of the Smoky Mountains. The best way from Gatlinburg is to schedule an entire day for the journey to Cataloochee. Either take the back road from Cosby, or exit 20 off I40 in North Carolina, then meander into Catalochee on NC284.
Palmer Chapel dates from 1898, and is still in great condition in a very picturesque setting. The photo above was actually created from three vertical panels. I use this technique when there is not enough room to step back from a structure and level the camera to make the walls perpendicular.
Church Interior © William Britten use with permission only
View from the pulpit © William Britten use with permission only
The image above shows the interior of Palmer Chapel from the preacher’s perspective! Services in the chapel were conducted by circuit riders from the Western North Carolina Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Palmer Chapel © William Britten use with permission only
Please stop in and visit me to see the complete display of Smoky Mountains Photography at the William Britten Gallery in Gatlinburg, TN.
How are roads to church
My Palmer family came to TN by way of NC. I’m wondering which Palmer’s founded this church. I’d love to know if my relatives were involved. Thank you.