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  1. Attempt to establish a new county in Tennessee
    date June 4, 1844map BLOUNT, Tennesseetags Urban-Life/Boosterism

    One of the oldest counties in Tennessee, Blount County was named as a tribute to its Governor, William Blount. Preceding, white settlement this region was home to the Cherokee Indians. Blount County grew quickly and soon became a big attraction catering to its visitors with a series of resort hotels near springs neighboring the Chilhowee Mountain at Montvale. In 1844 lawmakers attempted to establish...