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History of Washington County, TennesseeHistory of Washington County, Tennessee. Joyce and W. Eugene Cox. Hardbound, 2001, Illus., Index, xxi + 1290 pp.
Never before has such a comprehensive history of Tennessee�s first county been written. With the assistance of many scholars, historians, genealogists, and residents, the Washington County Historical Association has put together an impressive volume of county history. From its early settlements before the North Carolina legislature established Washington County in 1777 to the abundant histories of professional clubs and organizations, this book details everything an historian would need to know about the county It includes over thirty major chapters, as well as histories of communities, religious denominations, clubs and organizations, museums, visitor centers and recreational sites, and over one hundred notable people. Over one hundred fifty historical photographs are reproduced, and rounding out the volume is an exhaustive index. The History of Washington County, Tennessee is a must not only for those who study the area, but also for those who live there.
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