Vintage Roper's Rock Lookout Mountain Chattanooga Tennessee Postcard 1933

This vintage postcard features a scenic view of Roper's Rock on Lookout Mountain, located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The image showcases a lush, verdant landscape with a steep staircase leading up to the rocky outcrop, inviting viewers to imagine the historic paths scaled by Union troops during the Civil War. The postcard is an original, printed by D.R. Weill Co., Chattanooga, known for quality early 20th-century postcards. Postmarked in 1933, this postcard not only captures a beautiful natural landmark but also holds historical significance. The back of the card includes a brief history of Roper's Rock, named after a Pennsylvania corporal who fell from it during the war. With a 1-cent green postage stamp and handwritten message, this piece offers a glimpse into the past both visually and contextually, making it a valuable collectible for history enthusiasts and postcard collectors alike.