Grainger County Surveyors' Book
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
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Extent
0.69 Linear Feet
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.
Acquisition Note
This manuscript is the property of Special Collections.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository