Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1876-03-23
IUniCei Csun ".

Uutcei Csun ".
The new county Of Unicoi-established
by act Of the Legislature of Twas
taken from the counties cf Washington
and Carter. 1t lies on the North Caro-
liza line, bounded BY Washington on the
North, by Carter On the East, and West
by Greene.
1t contains about 10000 acres, and a
population Of about A 1000. 1t is a region
envlrOned and penetrated by mountains.
On the north, running along its entire
length, are tao Buffalo, Cherokee, and
Rich Mountains, noted for their symme.
try and great beauty. On the South,
running IN an exact parallel line, and
towering to the clouds. are the great
Unaka and Bald Mountains.
There are numerous valleys and coyes
of fine lands in the county, the most ex.
tensive of which are: Limestone, Buffalo,
Greasy Cove and FIag,Pond. These val,
leya are watered by Indian Creek, Nola
Chucky river, South Indian Creek and
their innumerable tributaries flowing in
from every direction. Though not so
extensive, these valleys are equally as
productive as any in East Tennessee
Corn, Wheat, Rye and Oats are the great
staples, aud largo quantities aud excellent
qualities of these grains are produced
upon them.
TOBACCO
could he made most profitable here
The inhabitants of late years have accus>
toned themselves, to raise their own to-
bacco, and they have found that their
lands are peculiarly adapted to this plant.
But above all other pursuits.
WOOL GROWING
could be made the most remunerative.
Everything here is favorable to sheep
raising. All the grasses flourish on this
soil while the climate is especially adapted
to the well being and thrift of sheep.
Unlike other mountainous countries,
there is scarcely an acre of Unicoi's moun>
tainS that is not valuable either for its
timber, its minerals or for grazing pur>
poses. Sheep and cattle do well upon
any of them for seven months in the year
aud are brought out in the Fall in good
condition fer market. Thus, while the
valleys produce food for their sustainence
during the short Winter months, the
mountains afford them abundant and nu,
tricious pasturage during Spring and
Summer.
TIMBER
The timber of this region consists Of
chestnut, walnut, poplar, the various oaks,
white and black pine, hickory, maple and
wild.cberry. THIS is quite an interest in
Unicoj. Her immense forests Of timber
are destined TO become valuable and will,
ultimately, rank among the most impor>
tant Interests in this country.
MINERALS.
Upper East Tennessee is celebrated for
its valuable minerals. Unicoi has her
share. Besides the rich deposits of Iron
Ore to DO found in almost every section
of the county, there have been already
discovered some Of the best of specimens
of lead and silver ore. Probably the
best of these specimens has been found ia
the Rich Mountain. Good indications Of
the existence of these valuable metals are
to be found also in tho Unaks aud Bald
Mountains.
STREAMS.
To say that Unlcol is the finest watsred
county in East Tennessee, would not be
gong beyond the bounds of truth. There
are numberless streams within her bor>
ders, from the rivulet to tue river. Nola
Chucky river sweeps almost directly
across the center of the county, touching
the county seat aud breaking through the
mountains on either side.
North ind South Indian Creek, whose
crystal waters flow through the centre of
the valleys. empty into Ctucky at the
County scat.
VANDERBILT.
This is the name given by a unanimous
vote of the commissioners, to the County
seat. 1t is in honor OF Commodore Cor>
nelias Vanderbilt-the great philan>
thropist and patriot of New York 1t is
a matter, worthy Of the highest commcn-
dation that these humble mountalneers
should thus be willing, with one voice, to
show their appreciation of this man who
has done and is doing SO much for the
cause OF education and the advancement
of mankind,
Vanderbilt is situated in the centre of
the county on the banks Of North Indian
Creek, and the Nola Chucky. There is
no town in Tennessee which can boast OF
a moro charming location. The valley
and its surroundings are as beautiful
and exquisite as any in Italy or Switzer.
land" The salubrity OF the atmosphere,
the variety and beauty Of scenery, render
Vanderbilt admirably suited for a seat of
learning and summer resort.
CHARACTER OF THE PEOPLE.
The people of Unicoi are generally
poor but industrious and honest. They
are celebrated for their hospitality and
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