Anderson County backs creation of 'Manhattan Project' National Park
The Anderson County Board of Commissioners voted May 21, 2012, to support federal legislation creating the Manhattan Project National Park, citing local historical ties to Y‑12 and Oak Ridge and directing a copy of the resolution to state and federal legislators.
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The Anderson County Board of Commissioners on May 21 adopted a resolution urging U.S. Congress to designate Manhattan Project sites — including Y‑12, K‑25 and X‑10 — as a United States National Park. The resolution notes Anderson County’s role in property sales and local employment tied to the wartime project and calls for preservation of artifacts and interpretation for future generations.
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