most of you might already know this but the name Kingsport was accepted in the late 18th century. It does not stem from King George or any other crown, but from Col. James King, who owned the Kings Mill Station at the mouth of Reedy Creek and used the Holston River to ship commodities. The success of his business, gave the city its name, because the area was being referred to as Kings Port, which eventually evolved into Kingsport. Col. James King is also known for serving in the Revolutionary War and bringing in the first iron furnace into Tennessee.
Posted on: Tue, 23 Sep 2014 02:24:19 +0000
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