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https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/State_of_Scott?fbclid=IwAR3QjZlm62Z8PuUk1OSc6etcV4C1ME85bB4tt-WPc-og-cV6KaxsU3_MEBQ
Ever heard of the State of Scott? Me either!
“The State of Scott was a Southern Unionist movement in Scott County, Tennessee, in which the county declared itself a ‘Free and Independent State’ following Tennessee's decision to secede from the United States and align the state with the Confederacy on the eve of the American Civil War in 1861. Like much of East Tennessee, Scott became an enclave community of the Union during the war. Although its edict had never been officially recognized, THE COUNTY DID NOT OFFICIALLY RESCIND ITS ACT OF SECESSION UNTIL 1986!”
Ever heard of the State of Scott? Me either!
“The State of Scott was a Southern Unionist movement in Scott County, Tennessee, in which the county declared itself a ‘Free and Independent State’ following Tennessee's decision to secede from the United States and align the state with the Confederacy on the eve of the American Civil War in 1861. Like much of East Tennessee, Scott became an enclave community of the Union during the war. Although its edict had never been officially recognized, THE COUNTY DID NOT OFFICIALLY RESCIND ITS ACT OF SECESSION UNTIL 1986!”
Civil War
American History
Huntsville
Edited 5 y ago
Posted 5 y ago
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Never knew, but saw the movie Free State of Jones (MS). Similar theme. Thanks for share.
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LTC Stephen C.
Me too, Maj Marty Hogan! I’ve lived in Tennessee since 1991 and first heard this story today.
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