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1900 – Robert E. Lee School

January 19, 1900 By wpmaster Leave a Comment

Robert E. Lee School (dba Oklahoma School) opened on Myrtle and Sevier Streets. Student Body: 12 … [Read more...]

1877 – King’s Port High School

January 19, 1877 By wpmaster Leave a Comment

Professor Copenhaver was named the first principal of King's Port High School. Student Body: 40 … [Read more...]

1870s – King’s Port High School

January 19, 1870 By wpmaster Leave a Comment

Evidence of a high school in King's Port was documented located on the banks of Reedy Creek. … [Read more...]

1800s – Col. James King

February 2, 1800 By wpmaster

Col. James King settles on the Holston River and conducts his shipping business, King’s Mill Station, at the mouth of Reedy Creek. The area came to be known as King’s Port. … [Read more...]

1800s – City of King’s Port

January 1, 1800 By wpmaster

The name King's Port 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 King’s 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 King’s Port, which eventually evolved into Kingsport. … [Read more...]

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