Roane County, County administrative division in Tennessee, United States.
Description
Roane County is an administrative division in eastern Tennessee characterized by rolling terrain and multiple waterways. The landscape features hills and streams that shape the character of communities throughout the region.
History
The Tennessee State Legislature established this county in 1801, designating Kingston as its seat of government. This founding created the administrative structure that continues to serve the area today.
Culture
Local festivals throughout Roane County celebrate Tennessee heritage through regional music performances, traditional craft exhibitions, and community gatherings.
Practical
Kingston serves as the administrative center, housing government offices and courts for local services. Visitors can find the main public facilities and administrative buildings there.
Did you know?
The area includes sections of Watts Bar Lake, creating numerous peninsulas and coves within its boundaries. These water formations shape the local geography and offer varied landscape experiences.
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Fort Southwest Point
2.7 km
George Jones Memorial Baptist Church
13.9 km
American Temperance University
8.4 km
Children's Museum of Oak Ridge
26.8 km
Cornstalk Heights
8.2 km
Blair's Ferry Storehouse
20.9 km
New Bethel Baptist Church
19.1 km
Tamke-Allan Observatory
11.3 km
Roane County Courthouse
1.3 km
Post Oak Springs Christian Church
11.9 km
Colonial Hall
24.2 km
Col. Gideon Morgan House
1.4 kmSurprise Truss Bridge
27.5 km
Charles Vanden Bulck Bridge
16.1 kmBlair Bluff
23.2 kmStowe Bluff
2.5 kmMarney Bluff
6.2 kmWebbo Theatre
8.5 kmLyric Theatre
20.6 kmPaint Rock Bluff
10.2 kmGrove Theater
26.6 kmJefferson Theatre
24.7 kmMarble Bluff
12.9 kmWhite Bluff
15.7 kmWester Bluff
3.6 kmWann Bluff
30.7 km
Oak Ridge Turnpike Checking Station
19.5 km
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