The Tennessee Historical Commission has announced that Sgt. Alvin C. York State Historic Park in Fentress County is one of sixteen recipients of this year’s annual Certificate of Merit Awards. These awards are presented each May during National Preservation Month to recognize exemplary work by individuals, groups, organizations, corporations, or governmental entities to further promote historic preservation or the study of history in Tennessee. Sgt. Alvin C. York State Historic Park earned the Certificate of Merit Award for the preservation and renovation of the Honeymoon House in Pall Mall, TN. Built in 1940, the Honeymoon House served as home to Alvin York Jr. and his new bride. The park worked to rebuild windows, secure floors, fix the roof, and copy original siding. The finished product will allow for adaptive reuse of the home as office space.
Sgt. Alvin C. York State Historic Park Receives Certificate of Merit Award
May 17, 2026 | 12:37 PM