Sam Houston's Boyhood Home in Blount County
Title | Sam Houston's Boyhood Home in Blount County |
Publication Type | Magazine Article |
Year of Publication | 1994 |
Authors | McKenzie, Adele |
Magazine | Smoky Mountain Historical Society Newsletter |
Volume | 20 |
Issue Number | 3 |
Pages | 5-8 |
Date Published | autumn |
Subjects | Blount County, Cemeteries, Land tenure, Pioneer families |
Description | Describes the Houston family's arrival in Blount County, the land they acquired, the cabin they built, Sam's times with the Cherokee, his military career, his visits home after serving as Tennessee governor, and the eventual fate of the land. Includes two photographs of the area. |
Notes | Full text is available to members of the Smoky Mountain Historical Society. |