Crossroads, one of Delaware County’s oldest settlements, literally sits at a crossroad intersection of what are now county roads 600 West and 700 South.
July 26, 1843: The Jonesborough Whig and Independent Journal advised readers that âDr. J.F. Cowan respectfully tenders his services to the citizens of Leesburg and vicinity, in the various departments of his profession. Residence at his Motherâs Farm, two miles South West of Leesburg.â
Jonesborough was spelled that way in 1843. Leesburg is a community in rural Washington County.
July 26, 1884: According to The Comet, âProf. E.E. Barnard of Nashville discovered a new comet on the night of the 16th.â
July 26, 1888: The Comet opined, âIf you are blessed with an education, or if you are regretting the fact that you are not, go out to the polls Monday and vote âFor Tax For School Purposes.â â
March 16, 1866: The East Tennessee Union Flag reported recent Washington County election results. S.T. Shipley was elected Sheriff. Maj. James E. Deacons was elected Circuit Court Clerk, while John F. Grisham was selected County Court Clerk. Capt. George McPherson was elected trustee, J.J. Yeager was elected revenue collector, and Lt. G.W. Douglas was elected register.
The East Tennessee Union Flag was a newspaper published in Jonesborough, which was spelled that way at the time.
March 16, 1892: The Comet reported several items of interest to readers. âDr. Boltonâs new residence is almost finished. It is very pretty.â
âThomas B. Strain, E.T., V. & G. depot agent, has been indisposed for a few days.â
March 12, 1869: The East Tennessee Union Flag alerted readers, “Our friends and patrons will take notice, that the Union Flag Office will be removed next week, to the old
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