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Pactolus Ironworks

U.S. 23, Sullivan County, TN , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 36° 29' 49.619976", -82° 30' 48.719988"
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Moses Cavett built the ironworks located here before 1795. Shortly after that year, John Sevier, his son, and son-in-law acquired it. It was owned later by E. & E. Embree, east Tennessee ironmasters, whose Pacotolus Nail Factory, located 1/4 mile downriver, was operated by Jonathan Wexler.

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