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John Mitchel

Wears Valley Road (U.S. 321) just north of Lamar Alexander Parkway (U.S. 321), Townsend, TN , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 35° 40' 46.139988", -83° 44' 0.539988"
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This Irish patriot, exiled from his homeland for Revolution ary newspaper activities, settled in the cove about two miles from here in 1855. After a short stay he moved to Knoxville. The rest of his life was taken up with lecture tours and newspaper work.


Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00
 
   
 
 
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