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Fort Southwest Point, Ironworks, and other Relics of Roane County

Welsh immigrants came to Roane and nearby Scott County in the 1800s by way of Pennsylvania, with hopes to join the iron and coal industries. Enjoy this sidequest of fascinating lore about the mining industry, its use of forced convict labour that displaced these miners, and a few of their triumphs.

October 3, 2020 in Appalachia, Cherokee, Tennessee.

Clinch River, Coal Creek, and Chow Chow

A dozen or so older folks filled the central tables, and listening to them talk was a treat. Clearly they meet there on a regular basis and they have an agenda.

March 11, 2018 in Appalachia, Tennessee.

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