Whillock Ellis, Lisa
Dandridge
- ISBN 13:
- 9780738587110
- author:
- Whillock Ellis, Lisa
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Arcadia Publishing (SC)
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 128
- Dimensions:
- 165mm X 8mm
- Genre:
- United States / South / East South Central (Al, Ky, ms, Tn) Travel
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Dandridge, Tennessee, was founded in 1783 by a group of Scotch-Irish settlers. It began as a small frontier settlement along the banks of the French Broad River in the short-lived state of Franklin. Over time, Dandridge grew into a thriving community, eventually becoming the county seat for Jefferson County in 1793. The town's history is marked by notable events, including the marriage of Davy Crockett to his first wife near Dandridge, and the presence of several U.S. presidents who visited or lived there. The town has also played host to significant historical events, such as the Battle of Dandridge during the Civil War in 1864. In 1942, a dike was built by the Tennessee Valley Authority to protect Dandridge from the waters of Douglas Lake, saving the town from flooding.