Justice of the Peace Courts

TitleJustice of the Peace Courts
Publication TypeMagazine Article
Year of Publication2002
AuthorsCardwell, Glenn
MagazineSmoky Mountain Historical Society Journal and Newsletter
Volume28
Issue Number2
Pages11-12
Date Publishedsummer
SubjectsHistory, Mountain life -- Politics and government, Pioneers, Sevier County
Description

Describes the system of justice when a walk to Sevierville took an entire day. Gives the origins of "Fighting Creek" and a "fence court." Written for a program developed by Pi Beta Phi Elementary School.

Notes

Full text is available to members of the Smoky Mountain Historical Society.