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History of Tazewell, (Tazewell County) VirginiaOur database does not include an historic photo for Tazewell, (Tazewell County) Virginia, do you have one you would like to contribute? Contact Us! 15% - 35% off all Products ยป The Ready Store Local History Notes:The 1854 Gazetteer of the United States by Thomas Baldwin shows: TAZEWELL, a county in the S. W. part of Virginia, bordering on Kentucky, is 60 miles in length, and has an area of 1300 square miles. The Clinch and Bluestone rivers rise in the county; the Tug fork of Sandy river forms part of its northern boundary, and it is also drained by the Dry fork of the latter stream, and by Wolf creek. Clinch mountain extends along the S. E. border, and other mountain ridges pass across the county. The highlands produce good timber and pasture; the soil of the valleys is highly productive. Indian corn, wheat, oats, butter, cattle, horses, and swine are the staples. In 1850 there were raised 235,126 bushels of corn; 21,327 of wheat; 125,214 of oats, and 135,910 pounds of butter were made. There were 6 tanneries, 3 cabinet ware manufactories, and 1 saddlery. It contained 15 churches, and 654 pupils attending public schools. Limestone, iron ore, and stone coal are abundant in the county; the mines of the latter are thought to be inexhaustible. The county is plentifully supplied with water-power. Formed in 1799, and named in honor of Henry Tazewell, who represented Virginia in the United States Senate about that period. Capital, Jeffersonville. Population, 9942; of whom 8882 were free, and 1060, slaves. The 1854 Gazetteer of the United States by Thomas Baldwin shows: TAZEWELL, a county in the S. W. part of Virginia, bordering on Kentucky, is 60 miles in length, and has an area of 1300 square miles. The Clinch and Bluestone rivers rise in the county; the Tug fork of Sandy river forms part of its northern boundary, and it is also drained by the Dry fork of the latter stream, and by Wolf creek. Clinch mountain extends along the S. E. border, and other mountain ridges pass across the county. The highlands produce good timber and pasture; the soil of the valleys is highly productive. Indian corn, wheat, oats, butter, cattle, horses, and swine are the staples. In 1850 there were raised 235,126 bushels of corn; 21,327 of wheat; 125,214 of oats, and 135,910 pounds of butter were made. There were 6 tanneries, 3 cabinet ware manufactories, and 1 saddlery. It contained 15 churches, and 654 pupils attending public schools. Limestone, iron ore, and stone coal are abundant in the county; the mines of the latter are thought to be inexhaustible. The county is plentifully supplied with water-power. Formed in 1799, and named in honor of Henry Tazewell, who represented Virginia in the United States Senate about that period. Capital, Jeffersonville. Population, 9942; of whom 8882 were free, and 1060, slaves. |
Virginia Facts: Tazewell is situated 763 meters above sea level. |