Anderson County, Tennessee

Arnwine Cabin Bear Creek Road Checking Station Bethel Valley Road Checking Station Brannon, Luther, House Briceville Community Church and Cemetery Cross Mountain Miners' Circle Daugherty Furniture Building Edwards-Fowler House Fort Anderson on Militia Hill Fraterville Miners' Circle Cemetery Freels Cabin Jones, J. B., House McAdoo, Green, School Norris Dam State Park Rustic Cabins Historic District Norris District Oak Ridge Historic District (Additional Documentation) Oliver Springs Banking Company Ritz Theatre and Hoskins Rexall Drug Store No. 2 Woodland-Scarboro Historic District

1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 American Chestnuts Breastworks Briceville Church Bull Run Steam Plant Castle on the Hill City of Pearls Civil War in Anderson County Clinton High School Coal Creek War Construction Workers Convict Lease System Cross Mountain Disaster David Hall Cabin Dedicated to the Memory of Those from Oak Ridge Who Gave Their Lives That Freedom Might Live Elza Gate Erected in Memory of New Bethel Baptist Church Fire on Coal Creek Fort Anderson Fraterville Disaster Ghosts of Convict Miners Historic Oak Ridge Playhouse Itinerant Miners' Cemetery K-25 The Gaseous Diffusion Plant Legacy of Condy Harmon Manhattan Engineer District USAEC Militia Hill Miners' Circle Cemetery Norris Dam Oak Ridge Oak Ridge and the Manhattan Project Oak Ridge Hospital Oak Ridge Schools Oak Ridge Secret City ORINS / ORAU Prelude: The Green McAdoo School Siege on Fort State Coal Mine The Birth of the City of Oak Ridge, Tennessee The Chapel-on-the-Hill The Emery Road The Guest House The Market Place of Pearls The Robertsville Community The Scarboro Community The Tennessee Valley Authority The TVA System of Multi-Purpose Dams The TVA System of Multi-Purpose Dams Village of Brothers Violent Clashes Welsh in Coal Creek Why Miners Fought X-10 The Clinton Laboratories Y-12 The Calutron Plant "The Coal Creek War"

Anderson County, Tennessee, has a rich and diverse history that dates back centuries. The area was originally inhabited by the Native American tribes, including the Cherokee and Shawnee. European settlers began to arrive in the late 18th century, with the establishment of the first permanent settlement in the area in 1791.

During the early 19th century, Anderson County experienced significant growth. The construction of the Tennessee River brought transportation opportunities, and the arrival of the railroad in the 1850s further fueled economic development. The county became a major agricultural center, with farming and logging being the primary industries. It also played a role in the Civil War, with both Union and Confederate forces occupying the region at different times.

In the early 20th century, Anderson County underwent industrialization, thanks to the Oak Ridge Reservation. Established in 1942 as part of the Manhattan Project, the reservation played a crucial role in developing the atomic bomb during World War II. The secret nature of the project resulted in the rapid growth of Oak Ridge, attracting thousands of workers from across the country. The impact of this scientific endeavor on the county's economy and population was significant.

In recent years, Anderson County has focused on diversifying its economy beyond industry and agriculture. It has developed a strong tourism industry, with attractions such as Norris Dam State Park and the Museum of Appalachia drawing visitors from all over. The county continues to embrace its history and natural beauty while also embracing new opportunities for growth and development.

Brief timeline of the history of Anderson County, Tennessee:

1801: Anderson County established
1803: Norris Dam constructed
1856: First railroad built in the county
1861-1865: County impacted by the American Civil War
1936: Oak Ridge established as part of the Manhattan Project
1943: Clinton Engineer Works created in Oak Ridge
1945: World War II ends and the Manhattan Project concludes
1946: Oak Ridge becomes a city
1956: Melton Hill Dam constructed on Clinch River
1989: Anderson County Courthouse added to the National Register of Historic Places
1996: American Museum of Science and Energy opens in Oak Ridge

This timeline provides a concise overview of the key events in the history of Anderson County, Tennessee.

Anderson County, Tennessee

National Register Listings 19

Historical Markers 62

Brief timeline of the history of Anderson County, Tennessee: