The bustling city of Elizabethton; Tennessee; located on the convergence of the Watauga and Doe Rivers; is the product of a long and rich history. For centuries its fertile ground and ample wildlife sustained the Cherokee Indians; who later leased and sold a vast amount of land to settlers in the mid-1700s. In 1772 these settlers formed the Watauga Association; becoming what Teddy Roosevelt called the first �men of American birth to establish a free and independent community on the continent.� The era of industrialization resulted in severalfactories and mills all along Elizabethton�s rivers; creating a commercial paradise that continues to thrive today.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Wonderful. literate local historyBy AnonymousThis book is a terrificly written work that is head and shoulders above the usual Arcadia offering. it is excellent. with a good selection of photographs and captions. I enjoyed it and would recommend it to anyone with ties to the Wilmington area. it also makes a good gift for family or friends who want to see where their roots are.
