Erwin and Unicoi County

The 250-year pioneer heritage of Erwin and Unicoi County is an intrinsic part of East Tennessee's historical landscape. By the early 1700s, the legendary Long Hunters had ventured into this wild frontier—then part of North Carolina—following the abundant game and trade with the Native Americans. This river-fed land was soon dubbed Greasy Cove as a meeting place where game was cleaned. Around 1760, settlers found their way into the valley, carving homesteads out of hidden coves or fertile fl...