HISTORY LIVES
IN THE LANDSCAPE.
Rivers, early settlements, ferries, railroads and mountain communities shaped Cocke County.
DOCUMENTED HISTORY
Newport’s story moved with transportation.
The City of Newport says early regional settlement followed river corridors, the first town of Newport was laid out in 1799, and the present downtown later developed around railroad construction alongside the Pigeon River.
Rivers
Waterways shaped settlement, travel and commerce.
Railroad
Rail development helped shift the center of Newport commerce.
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