Lake City, TN - The Road by Cormac McCarthy (sitios de interés)
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"The town of Coal Creek which was later named Lake City had one log house in 1853.The first Coal Creek post office was established with Joel Bowling as postmaster March 6, 1856.
The railroad was extended to Coal Creek in the early 1870's.
The first car of coal was shipped by rail in October 1867.
Coal Creek had a population of 3000 in 1888.
The Anderson County Savings Bank was chartered on August 23, 1888."
Coal Creek, later Lake City, has a long and interesting history. The above is from this website on the history of Anderson County.
The city was also the site of a famous mine disaster. For a detailed examination of the Fraterville Mine Disaster, which includes primary materials, click here.
The picture below is from the dedication of circle pattern of graves to commemorate those who died in the mine disaster.
Internet source for photo here