Harpeth River State Park
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| Type | Tennessee State Park |
| Location | Kingston Springs , TN |
| Operated by | Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation |
Narrows of the HarpethState Park is a state park in Middle Tennessee.
The Narrows of the Harpeth is a man-made water feature in Cheatham County, Tennessee, which directs water through a tunnel at a narrow portion of an oxbow on the Harpeth River. Created in 1818 by Montgomery Bell, the 290-foot (90 m)long tunnel [state park signs at the tunnel give its length as 200 feet] was devised to power an iron-manufacturing operation. The area is now protected as being a Tennessee state park, as well as a National Historic Landmark. The area is currently administered as a subdivision of Montgomery Bell State Resort park.
When fully realized, Harpeth River State Park will be a separate day-use state park consisting of The Narrows, Hidden Lakes, Newsome's Mill, and some canoe access ramps to the scenic Harpeth River.
