"Since 1986, visitors from around the world have become well acquainted with the Dollywood name and experience. However, the entertainment park actually traces its roots back to 1961 when Rebel Railroad first opened on the site that, over time, has expanded and grown into Dollywood."
Original park in 1961 but it was called Rebel Railroad. A little roadside attraction. Renamed and changed in 1970.
It become Dollywood in 1986. Before that it was Silver Dollar City.
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