Greene County / Hawkins County
Greene County
Established 1783
named in honor of Nathanael Greene
Major General in the Revolutionary Army. After fighting at Trenton, the Brandywine & Germantown, and serving at Valley Forge, he became Quarter-master General of the Army. He later took command of the Army in the South, where his brilliant handling helped to bring about the end of the War.
Hawkins County
Established 1786
named in honor of
Benjamin Hawkins
Member of Continental Congress from North Carolina. U.S. Senator from North Carolina. 1789-95. Signed Deed of Cession, conveying Southwest Territory (which is now the State of Tennessee) to Federal Government.
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