Mascot, Tennessee

In 1838, Dr. George Arnold, a physician and planter, constructed a Georgian-style house known as "Chesterfield" along Old Rutledge Pike in what is now northern Mascot.[10] In 1884 a railroad line was constructed through the area and a post office was established under the name "Meek," apparently the surname of a local family.[2] Knoxville's Daily Sentinel listed Mascot as the name of the new railroad station between McMillians and Strawberry Plains, near the resort Lea Springs in 1887.[11] The Mascot community was formed in the early 20th century as a company town centered on the mine.[2] Mascot is located in northeastern Knox County, Tennessee, and is situated between U.S. Route 11W and the Holston River.[18] It is home to three large industrial facilities operated by Exedy America, Timken RBS, and Lifetime Products.
A fort at Mascot as seen from a rail trestle in Strawberry Plains , 1864
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