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Grainger County Surveyors' Book

 Collection
Identifier: MS-1673

  • Staff Only

This collection features a book containing records of surveyed land within Grainger County, Fifth District, 40th Section, in the state of Tennessee. The book contains sketches of the land surveyed as well as information about each plot of land. The entries in the book date from December 23, 1807, to November 9, 1810.

Dates

  • 1807 December 23-1810 November 9

Conditions Governing Access

Collections are stored offsite and must be requested in advance. See www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.

Conditions Governing Use

The UT Libraries claims only physical ownership of most material in the collections. Persons wishing to broadcast or publish this material must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants on www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.

Extent

0.69 Linear Feet (1 small flat box)

Abstract

This collection features a book containing records of surveyed land within Grainger County, Fifth District, 40th Section, in the state of Tennessee. The entries in the book date from December 23, 1807, to November 9, 1810.

Biographical/Historical Note

Grainger County, Tennessee, was founded in 1796. It was named for Mary Grainger, the wife of William Blount, who served as the first governor of Tennessee. The county includes three incorporated cities: Rutledge, Bean Station, and Blaine.

Arrangement

This collection consists of a single box.

Repository Details

Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository

Contact:
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville TN 37996 USA
865-974-4480