Semi-weekly interior journal., 1882-03-24
lMcOfE COUNTY

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Lincoln County is situated in latitude
81 3O'', in the central portion Of the State.
Il is Immediately on the dividing line he.
tween the blue grAs. and mountain regions,
the spurs Of the Cumberland mountains,
commonly called "Knob-" by the resident
population, pushing out from the east
through the southern portion, separating
the waters Of the Kentucky from those Of
the Cumberland and Green Rivers, the
source Of the latter being near the center Of
the county. This situation gives Il three
geological formations Devonian, Upper
and Lower Silurian, and il has every va
riety Of soils peculiar 10 these formations,
yielding every variety Of garden, orchard,
and field product 10 be found in the State.
The best Of this soil is exceedingly fertile,
equal 10 any upon the continent, whilst
that Of less valuable quality Is susceptible
of very remunerative cultivation.
The elevation is from about 900 TO LOO
feet above the level Of the sea. The nat
ural water drainage is thorough, rendering
Il entiply free from swamp and marsh,
aud giving Il complete immunity from
mslarial disorders 40 frequent and fatal 10
health In the nst prairie regions Of the
West. The climate is delightfully."- temper
ate, free in winter IRON the rigorous, blast
ing cold Of the North, and In Summer,
from the sultry or parching heat Of the
South, having at all seasons a salubrious,
mountain air, free from all pernicious va
pors. Mineral springs with valuable med
icinal properties, abound throughout the
county. With all these Wholesome advan-
tages il can't be otherwise than one Of the
most healthy spots ON the continent, aud
!, l. 20 recognized By all medical men Who
have Investigated its climate, waters, and
other health affecting inauences, and inSum
mer Il Is fAvorile place ofresor. for health
seeking people from all over the country.
Its area Is about 10000 acres, the phys.
ical aspect Of which is exceedingly beauti-
ful. The surface Of the North one e-third
portion, the most fertile and beet i'm proved,
is gently undulsied. variegsied by rich
fields, bearing abundant crops Of meadow
and grain aud richly swardsd blue grass
pastures shaded with magnificent forest
trees Il IL dotted all over with comfort
able dwellings, barns, and other farm hous-
e., surrounded by fruit and shade trees,
and Is striped every where with silvery
brooks, creeks, and rivers, fed At all seasons
by springs bursting from almost every hill.
Macadamized turnpike roads traverse Il in
all directions, and the Knoxville branch
Of the Louisville& Nashville X. II. extends
through the center its entire length from
Shelby City on the west, 10 Gum Sulphur
on the East, a distance OF about 25 miles;
above Il the range Of hills separating the
waters Of Kentucky frcm those Of Green
and Cumberland Rivers, rise abrupt
ly several hundred feet, from the pro.
iecting points Of which the attractive
features Of this portion Of the county
are most charminsly presented, afIording
one Of the most inviting prospects Of rural
prosperity TO be seen any where in the
State. The whole face Of the country over
I tens Of Thousands Of acres can 10 plainly be
seen that al one glance all the elements Of
I agricultural wealth and comfort are pre-
ssnted to the view. The growing crops,
the herds Of stock, travel upon the
highways, the minutest details Of farming
operations, the country residences with all
the surroundings 10 make them comforta-
bic aud pleasant homes, can he seen at once.
II is not merely land Of promise, but a
land Of richest promises generously fulfill
ed; and II il not extravsgence to claim that
its capacities for contributing the necessa-
ries. comforts, and luxuries Of life are not
excelled upon the continent.
The southern portion Of the county,
though not 30 fertile and attractive 10 the
agricultural, has much 10 recommend IL
as good country TO live in. Its soil Is
superior 10 that Of the best farming lands
Of New England. Its water from countless
springs, the purity Of iis air, and its gener-
al healthfullness are unsurpassed. Its tow
ering hills with valleys everywhere between
give il romantic and picturesque beauty
The products Of its farms are numerous
and profitable. II is especially adapted to
the production Of fruits and grapes, and II
will ultimately become one OF the orchard
aud vineyard communities OF theStaie. Tim
ber Of numerous varieties and finest quail
titles grow in forests throughout this por'
tion OF the county, insuring forever cheaI
lumber for the building Of houaesand otheI
improvements. IHM
Water for all purposes and Of the yer,
best is found everywhere throughout The
county. Dix and Green Rivers, Hanging
Fork, Buck, Fishing, Logan's and Cedal
Creeks, all very considerable streams, TO-
gether with their tributaries, furnisl
abundant water for stock and mills, anC
every farm has a number Of never-failinl
springs r. rtst
The crop products are very numerous
and valuable, principally corn, wheat, ry'
oats, barley, hemp, tobacco and every vari
ETY. Of grass that grows naturally, or is eul
tivated in the State Ii
Fruits and vegetables Of every variety
grown in this climate are produced IL
great abundance and Of the most perfect
qualities. I1n|l
Stock-oattle, hogs. horses, mules, asse'
and sheep-are raised in great number
and are a source Of large revenue 70 al