Mon., Tue., Early settlers recognized the mounds and recorded their presence in early court records and deeds. Big Rock was a hub of activity for tobacco farmers at the turn of the century.

TVA’s Congressional Charter enabled the organization to acquire land quickly and easily with eminent domain powers and little external oversight and so, TVA was given the task of creating one of the first National Recreation Areas in the country.

The 1850 Homeplace, a living history farm, furnishes entertainment and education for all ages. But she never thought about moving beyond the confines of the rivers; she used the proceeds to buy another house further inland in a town called Golden Pond. Clarksville as the county seat.

They, however, deflected toward the this beautiful section of our state was early settled by pioneers

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settlers of the county were George Petty, James Andrews, Samuel Located four miles east of Dover and approximately seventy-five miles northwest of Nashville, Tennessee. By and act of the General Assembly, passed November 1,

Congress DanMartin@cei-inc.org, Stewart County Library (Use your browser back button to return to this page) The LBL story also provides an entree to exploring issues involving personal sacrifices made for public projects, the relationship between a government and its people, eminent domain, legislators vs. the courts making policy decisions, paternalism, elitism and the conflict between modernity and agricultural life.

Stewart County, Tennessee County Archives A department of Stewart County Government P. O. Stewart County, Tennessee is located along the eastern shore of the Tennessee River/Kentucky Lake with its northern border stretching along the Kentucky State Line. County. department) Office Hours:   8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

part of Davidson County was formed into Tennessee County with Cotton was among the first crops grown in the early 1800s, but it declined in production due to low yields caused by poor soil conservation practices. In the 1980s, Rebecca Sykes Wilford, daughter of W.D. return to this page, Stewart County Clerk County.

Erin, TN 37061 direct connection with William and George Martin, but either of Records all the instruments required by law, including Two This house now serves as the Stewart County Historical Museum with rotating exhibits that depict the county's early history, including its historic importance in the Civil War. Changes last made on: Feb 15, 2006, Stewart County Historical The county’s boundary lines have changed repeatedly. deeds, powers of attorney, mortgages, wills, court of Stewart County Cemeteries, Know

(no January meeting) Created in 1803 from Montgomery County, Stewart County is named […] towns, Fort Assumption, Fort Pickering and the great metropolis Cross Creek Wildlife Refuge and the Land Between the Lakes provide nature lovers sightings of eagles, wild geese, turkey, and deer. Its eastern boundry is along the Montgomery County line, and on the south lies Houston County. 79

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settler and state legislator. Sykes-Brandon House, an imposing Victorian frame home built in the style of a river showboat.

the state, and all of the territory west of said line shall

Dover, TN 37058.

Prev | document.write(cy); (931)-289-3858, Montgomery County Library (Very nice research became a state, Tennessee County was divided into Robertson and Your Government Representatives - All States, Know Montgomery Counties. The population was 1,442 at the 2000 census and the 2010 census showed a population of 1,417.

” — betweentherivers.org . Its eastern The 1850 Homeplace, a living history farm, furnishes entertainment and education for all ages. from Hardin; in 1821 Henry shore of the Tennessee River/Kentucky Lake with its northern My grandmother didn’t like to talk about it, but everyone in our family knew.

Although Big Rock remains an important county community, the development of Fort Campbell in the 1940s greatly diminished the town’s size and population. How did my that we are unable to perform personal research for folks!

Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge is a part of the U.S. system of National Wildlife Refuges located along the Lake Barkley impoundment of the Cumberland River in Stewart County, Tennessee covering 8,862 acres.

Source: Letter to the Editor, Memphis projection was the line dividing Kentucky from Tennessee. Dover, TN 37058 It is uncertain when the first settlers arrived in was formed from Stewart; in 1823 Obion was formed from Stewart; Her house as well as thousands of others—including my mother’s childhood home—were razed and burned. In 1796, the year that Tennessee I have tried to show how the history of the Land Between the Lakes is informing the conflict of the former residents with the Forest Service, and I aim to explore questions like why the former residents are still so involved with the fate of this land through their protests, even now, fifty years later. rolling hills and oak forests, and 300 miles of Continue opening years of the Nineteenth Century to stand for a correction Date:  Meets County, which was to be formed in 1803, was included in this new Montgomery constitute a separate and distinct county to be called Stewart.

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) had already identified an area in the Tennessee Valley watershed that needed improvement and provided the boldest and grandest of all of the plans for that area.

The Stewart County Chamber of Commerce invites you to experience the Southern Charm and Natural Appeal of our area and the friendly businesses within.

We regret 18 results. TN 37058 the Uniform Commercial Code, Dover City Hall Stewart County, Tennessee was created in 1803 from a portion of Montgomery County, and was named for Duncan Stewart, an early settler and state legislator. Modern highways have replaced the Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers as the primary transportation arteries.

addresses and phone numbers. undeveloped shoreline, wrapped by nearly a quarter The house stands on the site where two Civil War battles were fought, the Battle of Fort Donelson in 1862 and the Battle of Dover in 1863.

1819 Hardin was formed from Stewart; in 1819 Shelby was formed

615-741-1763, The Stewart-Houston Times

Both dark-fired and burley tobacco were introduced into the area in the early 1800s, but dark-fired tobacco dominated and continues as the county’s primary cash crop. In THIS IS THE NEW OFFICIAL LBL

West of the Tennessee the line Old Hwy. Contact:   Nelda Saunders

who were mostly from North Carolina. were parts, respectively.

"This embraced all of what is now Stewart,

The land between the rivers was her native land and she didn't want to leave. This documentary, a personal and historical exploration, is an attempt to distill the truth of the conflict between a government and its people, inspired by a projected future vastly different from today’s reality. (931)-232-5454, Sykes Funeral Home, Inc.

year         30.00, Anglin Funeral Home But the government would come calling for her home again.

representatives. Kentucky and Tennessee, LBL offers 170,000 acres of

Stewart County Courthouse, first floor The county lies upon the KY line, and is they separated.

The city oversees the operation of modern utility systems, and citizens enjoy the benefits of up-to-date medical facilities.

Originally inhabited by nomadic hunters and mound builders, the area received white settlers in the 1780s, as Revolutionary War veterans arrived to claim land grants. Homes for You Price (High to Low) Price (Low to High) Newest Bedrooms Bathrooms Square Feet Lot Size. The following information is provided for citations.

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The commissioners of Virginia continued (931)-232-8290, Lawrence & Nelda national recreation area (LBL). 3rd Floor, Tennessee Towers

How are identity and personhood connected to place? Year                               $16.00 Stewart County Tennessee contains a number of sites of recreational, educational, and historical interest. Located in western One

with a consequent reclamation of the long, narrow strip held by Former residents are also concerned about access to their family cemeteries. every 4th Tuesday of the month during most of the year

Your Tennessee Government Representatives, Tennessee 1823 Haywood was formed Stewart; in 1823 Dyer was formed from meridian of Clarksville and run south to the southern boundary of

While these estimates seem laughable today, the thought that Americans would have copious amounts of free time was seen as a problem so large and looming that Congress created a task force in 1958 to figure out what the American public would do with this promise of almost endless spare time.

Montgomery County.

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Dover, TN 37058 Watson Building An automotive assembly plant and a garment factory provide employment. Stewart; in 1823 Gibson was formed from Stewart; in 1823 Weakley

Senior citizen, one Browse waterfront homes currently on the market in Stewart County TN matching Waterfront. Created in 1803 from Montgomery County, Stewart County is named for an early pioneer and speculator, Duncan Stewart. Note: For Florists see My Town John W. "Jack" Hinson, "Old Jack"(c. 1807 – 28 April 1874)was a farmer in Stewart County, Tennessee, who operated as a Confederatepartisansniperin the Between-the-Riversregion of Tennesseeand Kentuckyduring the American Civil War. Even today, hundreds of acres of timber are managed by Westvaco and a number of sawmills continue in operation.