Welcome

The Jefferson County Historical Society  (JCHS) is a non-profit corporation dedicated to the preservation, restoration, and safekeeping of the county’s historical structures, documents, artifacts, and heritage. The Society, a continuation of the Restore Our Courthouse and Restore Our County (ROC) efforts, began in 1978 when Restore Our Courthouse as formed by local citizens to save the Jefferson County Courthouse from being destroyed and replaced by a modern building.

For over 40 years, JCHS members and county citizens have worked to ensure that the unique history of the people, places, and events in our county are not lost. It is through the work of people like you that the history of our area from its earliest beginning through today is being preserved for future generations.

Announcements

  • Membership Fees Needed

    The Society is in immediate need for members to re-subscribe and pay up their membership as our funds are very low.

  • General Meeting

    Our next general meeting is October 15 at Leadvale Baptist Church, 874 Leadvale Church Rd, White Pine. The program is 'If This Hill Could Talk', given by Dale Snap. Dale will provide background on the changes to Leadvale through the centuries since its founding. The Society President will also bring the membership up to date on all activities and issues the Board is working.

     

  • Membership / Board Meetings

    Our quarterly membership meetings are held the 3rd Thursday in January, April, July, and October and is open for all to attend.

     

    Our Board meets 4 times a year at the Shepard's Inn, located in Dandridge. Meetings begin at 2pm. 

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