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  TN Encyclopedia: RHEA COUNTY
The new county was situated in a valley between the Tennessee River and the Cumberland Plateau.
During these decades the population of the county began to increase, doubling with each ten-year period--2,504 in 1810 to 4,215 in 1820 to 8,186 in 1830.
Throughout the war troops from both armies crossed the county and the courthouse in Washington was used as a headquarters by various officers in 1863.
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 Rhea County, Tennessee - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
During the American Civil War, Rhea County was considered to be one of the counties in eastern Tennessee that was the most sympathetic to the cause of the Confederate States of America.
Rhea County is considered to be a Republican leaning county in Presidential elections and in congressional elections.
At the state level, Rhea County is part of the 31st district of the Tennessee House of Representatives, a seat held by Republican Bo Watson.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Rhea_County,_Tennessee   (1471 words)

  
 rhea
Rhea, a confederate officer, had a foot shot off in the war and was conspicuous in public life as well as in business and banking circles and died at him home in McKinney a few years ago.
Rhea came to Collin county, locating on a farm, ten miles West from McKinney, November 29, 1855, during the early pioneering days, shortly after his arrival here starting a wool carding machine which was one of the important facilities of that day.
Rhea was married near Plano, Texas, the 14th of September, 1874, to Miss Mary A. Gossett, who came to Texas with her mother and brother.
www.geocities.com /genfriendsghl/Early_Settlers/people/rhea.htm   (1576 words)

  
 Rhea County Memorandum   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Plaintiffs here claim that the Rhea County Board of Education and its superintendent are violating the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution by teaching the Bible as religious truth in the public schools.
The Rhea County courses are being taught to the youngest and most impressionable school children by college students who have no discernable educational training and no supervision by the school system.
Defendant Sue Porter, the Rhea County School Superintendent, testified in a deposition that she did not consider the BEM program as a part of the required character education.
www.ffrf.org /legal/rheadecision.html   (4657 words)

  
 TheHistoryNet | America's Civil War | All-Girl Rhea County Spartans   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Rhea County Girls' Company was created in the summer of 1862 through a combination of boredom and the desire to be a part of the war for Southern independence.
Rhea County, located on the northern bank of the Tennessee River in east Tennessee, was one of the most pro-Confederate counties in the politically divided mountain region.
Walker, a 38-year-old Rhea County farmer, was a typical Tennessee Unionist.
www.historynet.com /acw/blallgirlrheacountyspartans   (1183 words)

  
 Rhea County, Tennessee Genealogical Records Information
RHEA COUNTY lies on the left bank of the Tennessee River, and is divided between the valley of East Tennessee and the Cumberland table-land.
The act for the establishment of Rhea County was passed December 3, 1807, and January 25, 1808, the county court was organized at the house of William Henry, situated at Big Spring about half way between the present towns of Darwin and Dayton.
Dayton, in the southern part of the county, is one of the most remarkable towns in the State, having grown in the space of three years, from a small village to a city of over 3000 inhabitants.
www.mytennesseegenealogy.com /tn_county/rh.htm   (3117 words)

  
 The Sparta Expositor: JV and freshmen split with Rhea County
Rhea County would score first in the second half on a long run at the 7:36 mark of the third quarter making the score 22-14.
After the defense forced a Rhea County punt, the Warriors would move the ball down the field and score on a one yard keeper by quarterback, Dalton Bain, with 9.5 seconds to go before the half.
Rhea County would cut into their deficit when they scored on their first possession of the second half.
www.spartaexpositor.com /sportsdetail.asp?ArticleID=668   (1028 words)

  
 Welcome to Rhea County, TN
Rhea County is perhaps best known as the 1925 site of the Scopes "Monkey Trial," when local high school science teacher John T. Scopes was charged with teaching about evolution in violation of state law.
The land that is now Rhea County was ceded by the Cherokees in the 1700s.
Rhea County was created from part of Roane County in December 1807 by Governor John Sevier.
www.see-tennessee.com /counties/east_counties/rhea/rhea_main.htm   (161 words)

  
 County Commissioner Rhea Miller to Resign
shall be one of three persons who shall be nominated by the county central committee of that party, and in case a majority of said county commissioners do not agree upon the appointment within sixty days after the vacancy occurs, the governor shall within thirty days thereafter...
County commissioners Alan Lichter of Orcas Island and Kevin Ranker of San Juan Island will pick a successor to Rhea Miller, who is resigning from the BOCC on July 31.
Rhea Miller will be resigning from the Board of County Commissioners as of July 31, 2005 to pursue other interests.
www.sanjuanislander.com /county/BOCC/miller_resigns.shtml   (3999 words)

  
 History & Genealogy - County Records - Rhea County Genealogical Fact Sheet
Census on microfilm for Rhea County: 1830-1880, 1900-1930
1850 Rhea County, Tennessee [census] (Hutcherson and Creekmore, 1983)
*Rhea County, Tennessee, Scholastic Populations, 1838-1851 (Broyles, 1995)
www.tennessee.gov /tsla/history/county/factrhea.htm   (856 words)

  
 Miscellaneous Rhea County Obituaries
She was born March 12, 1824, in Roane County, Tenn., and died in Rhea County December 20, 1857.
She was born in Rhea county, Tennessee, November 16th, 1829, married to C.P.S. John April 17th, 1867, removed with her husband to California, March 1870, where she passed the residue of her days.
Later he bought a large farm in the 3rd civil district of Rhea Co., Tenn. and moved to it where he spent the residue of his life.He served in the Army under Gen. Jackson in his famous campaigns againstthe Indians and was in that memorable battle of the Horse Shoe in 1814.
www.genealogybuff.com /tn/tn-rhea-obits1.htm   (11492 words)

  
 Politicians Tried to Define Rhea County by Banning Gays, but their Definition Didn’t Match Reality
The conflict in Rhea County and in the United States over gay rights is so tricky because it has to do with how people define themselves, their families, their communities and their values.
Rhea County and all of its citizens have become symbols to the media, politicians and the liberal and religious activists in the struggle over gay rights.
If they’re caught in Rhea County living together as such, that they be tried for crimes against nature,” he said at the meeting, according to a recording on the Internet.
www.sodomylaws.org /usa/tennessee/tnnews033.htm   (4315 words)

  
 Rhea County Family Engagement Publicity   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Rhea County Department of Education is working to develop active websites that will provide parents access not only to basic school information, but also directly relevant to their individual child.
Rhea County schools develop their Consolidated Plan, and prepare their curriculum based on the Tennessee State Curriculum which is available at
The Rhea DOE is currently studying the program that is in use at some East Tennessee schools, weighing the benefits versus the cost.
www.rheacounty.org /publicity.htm   (658 words)

  
 FOXNews.com - Tenn. County Officials Seek to Ban Gays - U.S. & World
County Attorney Gary Fritts also was asked by Fugate to find the best way to enact a local law banning homosexuals from living in Rhea County.
The Rhea County action came after the Senate Judiciary Committee (search) voted 7-1 Tuesday for a bill that would prohibit legal recognition of civil unions and domestic partnerships among homosexuals in Tennessee.
Rhea County, about 30 miles north of Chattanooga, is among the most conservative in Tennessee.
www.foxnews.com /story/0,2933,114467,00.html   (589 words)

  
 Rhea Medical Center Named to List of Top 100 Hospitals   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Rhea Medical Center was ranked among smaller community hospitals with 25 to 99 beds.
Rhea Medical Center has been looking at expanding the hospital or possibly building a new hospital for some time now, Mr.
County Mayor Billy Ray Patton said he hoped the award will encourage more Rhea County residents to use Rhea Medical Center instead of traveling out of the county for their health care.
www.qhr.com /rhea.nsf/view/News-Top100   (343 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - 'Monkey Trial' county trying to outlaw homosexuality   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
DAYTON, Tenn. (AP) — The county that was the site of the Scopes "Monkey Trial" over the teaching of evolution is asking lawmakers to amend state law so the county can charge homosexuals with crimes against nature.
Commissioner J.C. Fugate, who introduced the measure, also asked the county attorney to find a way to enact an ordinance banning homosexuals from living in the county.
Rhea County is one of the most conservative counties in Tennessee.
www.usatoday.com /news/nation/2004-03-17-rhea-county_x.htm   (290 words)

  
 index   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Rhea County Sheriff's Office is committed to providing safety, security, and protection for the citizens of Rhea County.
Our Department is pledged to developing a strong community policing program to increase the level of service provided to citizens and to utilize their resources to ensure a peaceful and orderly environment.
All Sheriff's Deputies are sworn to enforce the laws of the state of Tennessee and the ordinances of the county to the best of their abilities.
www.rheacountytn.gov   (105 words)

  
 Rhea County FSBO - Homes For Sale By Owner in Rhea County, TN.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Rhea County FSBO - Homes For Sale By Owner in Rhea County, TN.
If you are searching for a home for sale outside of Rhea County, TN, you can change the state and county once you get to the search page.
If you have a home for sale in Rhea County, TN, or anywhere in the U.S., then click the "Sell" button in the top menu and select "Advertise my Home" to determine which of our advertising packages is right for you.
www.yourcityfsbo.com /homes/homepage.aspx?CountyNumber=63   (189 words)

  
 Rhea Kafer - Homes for sale in James Island, West Ashley, Mt. Pleasant, Charleston, Summerville, Goose Creek, Johns ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Rhea represents her clients in the purchase and/or sale of single-family residences and multi-family income producing property within the Tri-county area.
Rhea works hard to provide every client the insight, the resources and the confidence to make the right decisions about investing in real estate.
Rhea continually attends specific training to maintain her status as an Accredited Buyer Representative and Seniors Real Estate Specialist to bring you the best in services.
www.rheakafer.com   (292 words)

  
 Rhea County Spartans
Rhea County, located on the northern bank of the Tennessee River, was one of the most pro-Confederate counties in the politically divided mountain region.
Rhea County provided seven companies for the Southern army against only one for the Union.
B was a ragtag regiment composed of a few genuine Tennessee Unionists combined with draft dodgers and deserters, was formed to combat the small band of Confederates who still roamed the Cumberland Mountains of Tennessee.
home.att.net /~mysmerelda/spartans.html   (1163 words)

  
 1920 Census, Rhea County, Tennessee
They were married in 1903 in Spring City, Rhea County, Tennessee.
She and her husband William Scarbrough were married in Roane County in 1877 and were enumerated in the 1880 census in Roane County.
They moved to Rhea County sometime between the 1880 census and the 1900 census.
mywebpages.comcast.net /c24m48/census/tn/rhea/1920.html   (458 words)

  
 Roane County Schools - Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
In partnership with the community, the goal of Roane County Schools is to increase student learning by providing an environment in which all students become productive, responsible, and caring citizens.
The mission of Roane County Schools is to provide an environment supported by rigorous standards that enable our students to have a first class education and become successful, thinking, caring, and productive citizens.
The vision of Roane County Schools is a school system that provides a clean, safe, and secure environment with enthusiastic teachers, active parent involvement, and high standards for all where students achieve excellence in academics, athletics, and the arts and care about the welfare of others.
www.roaneschools.com   (210 words)

  
 Rhea County, TN News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Local officials in Rhea and Meigs counties are trying to figure out how to proceed after the Tennessee Valley Authority dashed their plans for residential development on 1,700 TVA acres at Watts Bar Lake in...
At its November meeting, the Rhea County school board approved the transfer of Spring City Principal Buddy Jackson's sick days to longtime school custodian Walter Hunt, who was badly burned in a house fire,...
Authorities in Rhea County are working two different animal cruelty cases -- both involve multiple animals and inhumane conditions.
www.topix.net /county/rhea-tn   (595 words)

  
 ENIGMA = vision +sound+thought: Rhea County Line
The commissioners vote to attempt to remove all gay people from their beloved little county will guarantee Rhea County the title of “Stupid Capital of the World.” T-shirts, coffee mugs, license plates are all ready at the presses to be made available for distribution.
It really should be no surprise that the Rhea commissioners should pull a stunt like this from the recording of the proceedings.
I guess she is not going to be able to live in Rhea County.
www.enigmaonline.com /gbase/Expedite/Content?oid=oid:564   (476 words)

  
 Obituaries of Rhea County Citizens
Isaac Byrd, 88, pioneer citizen of Rhea County and one of the few remaining veterans of the War Between the States, died on Wednesday, Nover 27, at the home of his daughter, Mrs.
The deceased was born and raised in Rhea county and in his active days was a farmer and stock dealer.
She professed religion and joined the M. church in Roane County Tenn in the year A. 1857 of which she remained a faithful efficient member until she was called to leave the church militant to join the church triumphant.
www.tngennet.org /rhea/obits.htm   (6181 words)

  
 Rhea - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Rhea (mythology), in Greek mythology the sister and wife of Cronus and the mother of many of the other major gods
Rhea Silvia, in Roman mythology the mother of the twins Romulus and Remus
Rhea, a separate figure to Rhea Silvia, mother of Aventinus by Hercules
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Rhea   (151 words)

  
 History & Genealogy - Bibliography - Rhea County
Crawford, James T. Rhea County, TN: its agricultural and horticultural possibilities, mineral and timber resources, opportunities offered the homeseeker and investor.
Issued for Rhea County by the TN Dept. Ag.
Landreth, Virginia G. Migrant farmworkers in Rhea County, TN.
www.tennessee.gov /tsla/history/bibliographies/bibrhea.htm   (1032 words)

  
 Welcome To the Web Home of Rhea Medical Center, Dayton, TN!
Rhea Medical Center maintains this Web site as a benefit for and service to our community.
While Rhea Medical Center and its representatives strive to keep the information in this site current, no warranty or guarantee concerning accuracy of content is made.
Rhea Medical Center does not exert editorial or any other control over the linked sites and the links should not be interpreted as an endorsement of the linked sites.
www.rheamedical.org   (195 words)

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