With the Proclamation of 1763, the British government set aside territory that would eventually become the state of Tennessee as a vast “Indian reservation” stretching west of the Appalachians to the Mississippi River. That same year, English . . . — — Map (db m179468) HM
Arriving on March 7, 1787, the Campbell clan, along with others, became the first permanent settlers of European descent to call this area home.
Shortly after settling the area, Col. Campbell built a stagecoach station known as Campbell’s . . . — — Map (db m179470) HM
The Campbell Station Inn has also been known as the Avery Russell House, as many members of the Russell family lived in the home. The farm adjacent to Samuel Martin’s was occupied by Matthew Russell, a farmer, and his sons, Robert and William. By . . . — — Map (db m179471) HM
Matthew Russell died while on a trip to Virginia for salt during the Civil War. Matthew left home and property to Robert Russell, his nephew. After the war, Robert continued to operate the store.
Avery Russell, the son of Robert Russell, . . . — — Map (db m179473) HM
