Unicoi County, Tennessee - Wikipedia
WEBUnicoi County was created in 1875 from portions of Washington and Carter counties. Its first European-American settlers had arrived more than a century earlier but the population had been small. [1] The county remained predominantly agrarian until the railroads were constructed in the area in the 1880s. [1]
The Towns, People, and History - Unicoi County
WEBThe town of Unicoi has been known by a few names over its history. Originally “Greasy Cove,” the name of this small village in the area was changed to “Swingleville” in 1851 when the Swingle brothers opened the first post office in the community.
Unicoi County - Tennessee Encyclopedia
WEBOct 8, 2017 — The area that is now Unicoi County was part of Washington and Carter counties until March 23, 1875, when the Tennessee General Assembly created the new county. The county court took office in January 1876. Erwin, which was centrally located, became the county seat.
Unicoi, Tennessee - Wikipedia
WEBUnicoi is a town in Unicoi County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 3,833 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Johnson City Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a component of the Johnson City–Kingsport–Bristol Combined Statistical Area – commonly known as the "Tri-Cities" region.
Unicoi County History - TNGenWeb
WEBSep 22, 2023 — UNICOI COUNTY lies almost wholly in the Unaka Mountain belt, on the border North Carolina, immediately south of Washington County. It has an area of about 480 square miles, of which only a comparatively small proportion is adapted to cultivation.
Heritage - Visit Unicoi County
WEBThe Unicoi County Heritage Museum, opened to the public on July 3, 1982, is located in a century-old frame house that was constructed in 1903 as the home of the first superintendent of the Erwin Fish Hatchery. Each room of the home contains interesting exhibits unique to Unicoi County.
TN History For Kids - Unicoi County
WEBHistory. Unicoi County. Uncle Johnny’s hostel is a well-known stop on the Appalachian Trail in Erwin. Unicoi County is famous for having once executed an elephant. In 1916, the Sparks Brothers Circus came to Kingsport. A 9,500 pound elephant named Mary brutally killed her trainer in a parade that took place after the show.
Unicoi County Heritage Museum
WEBThe Unicoi County Heritage Museum, housed in a turn-of-the-century home originally built for the Superintendent of the National Fish Hatchery in Erwin, showcases the county’s history in uniquely themed rooms.
Unicoi County TNGenWeb
WEBOct 22, 2023 — On March 23, 1875, Unicoi County was formed out of Washington and Carter counties. The following year, Erwin was established as the county seat. The adjacent map shows the former county boundaries with the blue line marking the formation of Unicoi.
Unicoi County, Tennessee Genealogy - FamilySearch
WEBSep 16, 2024 — Guide to Unicoi County, Tennessee ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, and military records.
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