FIRST COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY ~ 1A 50
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N 36° 18.384 W 082° 19.374
17S E 381229 N 4018745
Col Charles Robertson's house held the First Court session in the County of Washington.
Waymark Code: WM2A5N
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 09/30/2007
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FIRST COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY ~ 1A 50
On Feb. 23, 1778, 0.6 mile NE at the house of Col. Charles Robertson, Trustee, on the "east (Catbird) Branch of Sinking Creek" was held the First Court of the newly formed County of Washington, North Carolina, with John Carter, Chairman; John Sevier, Clerk; John McMahon, Register; Valentine Sevier, Sheriff; and James Stuart, Survivor.
Marker Name: FIRST COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY ~ 1A 50
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Building
Marker Number: 1A 50
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Tennessee Historical Commission
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