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Picture of the day - March 20, 2005
Sunset At South Holston Lake
There is something very special about a sunset over a body of water as witnessed
in this photo taken at South Holston Lake (near Abingdon,
Va). The colorful reflection of the day's last rays cast upon the water
gives you a warm, peaceful feeling that is unique in the human experience.
The South Holston River was named after Steven Holston, one of the Tennessee
Valley's pioneering settlers. A large earthen dam was built on the South Holston
between 1942 and 1950 as part of a bold project by the Tennessee Valley
Authority to build several dams in the region to control flooding and generate
electric power for use by local citizens and businesses. The resulting lake took
the name of the river: South Holston Lake.
In addition to the used described above, South Holston Lake also provides many
recreational activities, including:
- Swimming
- Boating
- Water Skiing
- Fishing
- Picnics
- Spectacular Views
South Holston Lake is just a few minutes' drive from historic Abingdon, Va and Bristol,
Va-Tn.
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