Roane County, Tennessee
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Location: Roane County, TN
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Project Purpose
The purpose of this sub-project is to have a foundation for all things relating to Roane County, Tennessee. From cities, to citizens, to favorite tourist spots, to cemeteries, we aim to have it all here for you in one central location.
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Roane County History
On July 23, 1925, an explosion at the Rockwood Mine took 10 lives. Rockwoo Mine Disaster 1925. On October 4, 1926, another explosion at the Rockwood Mine took the lives of 27 miners. Rockwood Mine Disaster 1926.
Geography
Roane County is part of East Tennessee, one of Tennesee's Three Grand Divisions. These divisions are not only geographic, but also cultural and defined in state law. Roane County is also part of the South Central Region of Appalachia.
Adjacent counties
State protected areas
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Government Offices
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Demographics
- General Overview of the current population/ages/races/marital status/etc
Communities
Cities
Community Common Places
Things to do/see
- touristy things
County Resources
County Records
Church records
Voter/Citizenship Records
Estate/Probate Records
Land/Homestead Records
Tax Lists
Military Service Records
Census Records
See also
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