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Confluence: May 2003, Vol. 5, No. 3
Exploring Appalachia

Spotlight on Elizabethton, Tennessee

In 1772, the Watauga Association instituted the first majority-rule system of American democracy in Elizabethton. The “Articles of the Watauga Association” created a free independent government in the area based on modern democratic principles four years before the writing of the Declaration of Independence. Visit the site of this historic agreement and experience the attractions and ambience of this friendly and beautiful town nestled in the mountains of eastern Tennessee. For more information, go to the town’s official Web site at www.elizabethton.org or go to www.tourelizabethton.com to view a free visitor’s guide and plan your trip.

From June 4-8, 2003, the Elizabethton/Carter County Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the Elizabethton Covered Bridge Celebration. Each evening, concerts will feature bluegrass, gospel, and other types of music. Craft fairs, a themed “family day” with kid’s activities, clog dancing, and a variety of other events are planned for the celebration, all centered around Elizabethton’s historic covered bridge. To learn more, go to http://www.tourelizabethton.com/CBCelebration2003.html

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