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1918 – Homestead Hotel built

February 17, 1918 By wpmaster

Homestead Hotel built for Grant Leather Company. … [Read more...]

1917 – First Presbyterian Church established

March 17, 1917 By wpmaster

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1917 – Kingsport Inn opened

February 17, 1917 By wpmaster

Demolished in 1960. … [Read more...]

1917 – City of Kingsport incorporated

February 2, 1917 By wpmaster Leave a Comment

City of Kingsport incorporated and re-chartered, first Mayor James W. Dobyns. Photo: Kingsport Public Library Archives … [Read more...]

1917 – First Baptist Church established

January 14, 1917 By wpmaster

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1915 – Population

February 2, 1915 By wpmaster Leave a Comment

Population of the Model City 7,182 … [Read more...]

1822 – City of King’s Port

January 19, 1833 By wpmaster

Population: 31 … [Read more...]

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