Historic Dyess Colony: Boyhood Home of Johnny Cash
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Wheelchair accessible
The restored boyhood home of Johnny Cash and exhibits about the New Deal agricultural resettlement colony.

šŸ“œ Heritage site preserving the history of the Dyess Colony and Johnny Cash's childhood.
šŸ” Features his restored boyhood home and exhibits at the Administration Building.

Why Go

šŸŽ¶ Explore the childhood home of American music icon Johnny Cash
šŸ›ļø Learn about the New Deal agricultural resettlement colony
šŸ” See how colony life influenced Cash's music
šŸ–¼ļø Interactive audio-visual exhibits

Why Avoid

āš ļø GPS directions via Exit 36 involve poorly maintained county and gravel roads

Tips

šŸ…æļø Use Exit 41 to Hwy 14 when coming from Memphis
šŸšŒ Tours depart by bus to the Boyhood Home on the hour from the Visitors Center

Hours

šŸ•’ Monday - Saturday 9 AM - 3 PM

šŸ…æļø Parking

Free parking lot, including bus/motorcoach parking.

šŸš» Toilets

Restrooms available.

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