A view of the sun glimmering on the water is seen from Sale Creek Campground.Located just north of Soddy-Daisy and about a half hour from Chattanooga, Sale Creek is the perfect place to take a scenic drive for the day. Surrounded by idyllic farm land with easy access to Chickamauga Lake, the area presents several opportunities for fun-filled recreation.
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*FAST FACTSPopulation: 2,845Land area: 30.2 square milesWater area: 2.48 square miles*Source: 2010 U.S. Census
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FROM THE HISTORY BOOKSale Creek gets its name from the auction of goods and arms held along its shore in 1789 that were taken from the 11 Cherokee towns in the region before they were burned during the Cherokee-American War.During the Civil War, from September to December 1863, the area was occupied by the 6th Tennessee Infantry (Union).Source: “Tennessee Place Names,” by Larry L. Miller
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LOCAL LEGENDShipley Hollow Road, known to locals as “Pitty Pat Hollow,” is said to be haunted by a beast, sometimes described as a child or imp, named “Pitty Pat.” Legend has it that back in 1775, a female settler and her four kids were crossing a bridge in a horse and buggy when suddenly they heard a “pit, pat, pit, pat,” and a beast the size of a cat ran out on its hind legs in front of the horse. This action spooked the horse, which threw the woman from the buggy. Some say she died instantly; others claim she lived just long enough to see the beast devour her children. The beast can reportedly be spotted chasing after cars on the third Sunday of every fourth month around 12:30 a.m.
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FALL FUNOld McDonald’s Farm is a favorite fall family destination. Guests can visit a pumpkin patch, go on a hayride or navigate a giant corn maze. Plan to spend from two to three hours at the farm. Admission is $12.50 per person and free for children younger than 2.>Open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 7 p.m. Sept. 10-Oct. 30.
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OUT AND ABOUTSale Creek Marina, at 3900 Lee Pike, features a deep harbor and serves as a put-in location for all types of boats, though the marina’s specialty is sailboats. For more information, call 423-332-6312 or visit salecreekmarina.com.Sale Creek Campground and Recreation Area, at 15401 May Road, features a boat ramp and is an ideal put-in location for fishing, canoeing and kayaking. The campground has 50 sites with water and electric hookups.