Oliver Springs, TN: October Sky Filming & The Incredible Growing Hospital

Oliver Springs, Tennessee: October Sky Filming & The Incredible Growing Dr. Fred Stone Hospital

Oliver Springs, Tennessee is just a bit outside of Knoxville and was used as a primary filming location for the movie October Sky featuring Jake Gyllenhaal. The movie was based on the book The Rocket Boys by Homer Hickam. The town of Oliver Springs does a bit of acting of its own in this movie as it portrays Coalwood, West Virginia - the town in McDowell County where The Rocket Boys book was set. The Dr. Fred Stone Hospital is known for its eccentric, unplanned design and castle-like appearance. The history of the hospital is something you won’t want to miss out on.

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