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Rocky Mount (2)

Bristol Highway, Piney Flats, TN , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 36° 24' 25.74", -82° 20' 23.759988"
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300 yards to the southeast is the home of William Cobb, pioneer. First seat of government of the Southwest Territory, October 10, 1790: Governor William Blount had headquarters here till removal to Knoxville, the new capital, in 1792. Andrew Jackson lived here six weeks while waiting for a license to practice law.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission.

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