Old Washington, Tennessee

Old Washington (also formerly Washington) is an unincorporated community in Rhea County, Tennessee.[1]

History

Washington was the county seat of Rhea County from 1812 until 1889 when Rhea Countians voted to move the county seat to Dayton[2].

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Old Washington, Tennessee
  2. Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture: Rhea County

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