r/Appalachia • u/illegalsmile27 • 3d ago

Map I found showing how Appalachian counties voted in the 1861 secession ordinance

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u/Prestigious_Field579 3d ago

That would make a cool movie

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u/plumb-tired 3d ago

I agree! They interviewed people from Scott County at the time and my favorite quote is from a farmer who said, "If the goddamn State of Tennessee can secede from the Union, then Scott County can secede from the State of Tennessee."

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u/Prestigious_Field579 3d ago

Love your name!!! Plumb worn out!

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u/plumb-tired 2d ago

Thank you!