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TENNESSEE-  BRADLEY COUNTY, TN-  1997
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HISTORY of BRADLEY COUNTY
Established February 10, 1836
Organized May 2, 1836
Formed from Indian lands
Cleveland is county seat

 

PEOPLE of BRADLEY COUNTY
County named for Colonel Edward Bradley of Shelby County
Served as a colonel in Hale's Regiment and later in the War of 1812
Was also a colonel in the 15th Regiment of Tennessee Volunteers

 

AIRPORT in BRADLEY COUNTY

Longest Runway: 3,300 Ft
Runway Lights: Yes
Radio Communications: Unicom

Hardwick Field

 

ATTRACTIONS of BRADLEY COUNTY
Self guided auto tour
Viewing of Sandhill Cranes migrating		 Attractions include Red Clay State Park, Ocoee River, Reliance Historic District
Tour begins and ends in Cleveland
Cherokee Heritage Wildlife Tour Cherokee Scenic Loop Tour

 

HIGHWAYS of BRADLEY COUNTY
I-75, 11, 64 2, 40, 60, 74, 306, 308, 311, 312, 313, 317
U S Highways State Highways

 

POST OFFICES of BRADLEY COUNTY
Aaron Opened: January 14, 1860 Closed: May 30, 1860
Aster Opened: April 12, 1890 Closed: May 14, 1906
Aton’s Branch Opened: May 12, 1840 Closed: April 28, 1843
Beriah Opened: May 5, 1898 Closed: October 18, 1901
Black Fox Opened: February 26, 1885 Closed: September 21, 1887
  Opened: May 10, 1890 Closed: November 30, 1894
Blackfox Opened: November 30, 1894 Closed: May 15, 1915
Blue Springs Station Opened: October 13, 1874 Closed: May 14, 1906
Calledin Opened: July 27, 1837 Closed: March 8, 1867
Canasauga Opened: May 2, 1836 Closed: May 4, 1840
Candy Creek Opened: January 29, 1855 Closed: January 13, 1856
Cecilton Opened: February 12, 1885 Closed: January 11, 1888
  Opened: January 27, 1897 Closed: September 14, 1905
Cedar Grove Opened: November 30, 1857 Closed: January 5, 1858
Charleston Opened: June 17, 1840 Closed: Operating
Chatata Opened: May 22, 1868 Closed: March 14, 1903
Chataty Opened: July 7, 1849 Closed: December 28, 1858
Claronaton Opened: March 18, 1884 Closed: August 19, 1895
Cleo Opened: July 14, 1880 Closed: May 31, 1906
Cleveland Opened: February 7, 1836 Closed: Operating
Climer Opened: February 28, 1881 Closed: February 8, 1908
Coahulla Opened: February 28, 1881 Closed: March 9, 1903
Cooahulla Opened: May 1, 1861 Closed: September 22, 1866
Dare Opened: March 13, 1890 Closed: May 14, 1901
Daysville Opened: May 27, 1837 Closed: November 29, 1843
Dot Opened: March 30, 1901 Closed: March 31, 1903
Ernest Opened: March 10, 1884 Closed: May 15, 1905
Etola Opened: March 17, 1886 Closed: February 13, 1907
Evans Opened: February 8, 1893 Closed: January 25, 1899
Felker Opened: January 3, 1884 Closed: March 31, 1908
Flint Springs Opened: February 11, 1846 Closed: October 11, 1847
  Opened: February 7, 1848 Closed: November 4, 1856
  Opened: February 17, 1900 Closed: March 20, 1900
Georgetown Opened: August 14, 1936 Closed: January 18, 1941
Grief Opened: August 1, 1881 Closed: February 8, 1908
Habersham Opened: September 2, 1925 Closed: April 23, 1965
Hutton Opened: December 9, 1899 Closed: March 9, 1903
Julian’s Gap Opened: May 14, 1857 Closed: May 7, 1859
Kile Opened: March 13, 1899 Closed: March 9, 1903
Linwood Opened: October 21, 1869 Closed: October 4, 1876
Maple Grove Opened: January 31, 1951 Closed: May 1, 1860
  Opened: August 19, 1895 Closed: September 30, 1908
Marble Switch Opened: May 28, 1891 Closed: March 16, 1892
  Opened: April 12, 1892 Closed: May 14, 1903
Meadow Flat Opened: May 15, 1873 Closed: April 20, 1875
Meesville Opened: March 4, 1858 Closed: June 6, 1861
Mineral Park Opened: January 30, 1914 Closed: July 15, 1921
  Opened: August 22, 1923 Closed: June 30, 1930
Muskrat Springs Opened: August 26, 1841 Closed: July 28, 1843
  Opened: June 10, 1856 Closed: May 1, 1861
McCrosky Opened: June 26, 1882 Closed: December 3, 1883
McDonald Opened: May 30, 1860 Closed: September 19, 1866
  Opened: June 6, 1867 Closed: June 9, 1868
  Opened: May 9, 1873 Closed: October 13, 1873
  Opened: June 23, 1874 Closed: Operating
McPherson Opened: October 26, 1888 Closed: May 12, 1906
New Salem Opened: September 9, 1836 Closed: May 11, 1838
Ocoee Opened: May 11, 1838 Closed: August 27, 1838
Ora Opened: February 22, 1888 Closed: October 15, 1904
Potters Branch Opened: June 10, 1856 Closed: September 22, 1866
Raht Opened: February 6, 1882 Closed: August 31, 1904
Rinkle Opened: August 9, 1881 Closed: November 1, 1881
Rufus Opened: August 2, 1880 Closed: June 6, 1881
Stamper Opened: June 12, 1880 Closed: March 31, 1908
Stony Point Opened: March 14, 1856 Closed: September 22, 1866
Tasso Opened: March 14, 1903 Closed: November 3, 1953
Tucker Springs Opened: October 6, 1903 Closed: December 31, 1925
Tucker’s Opened: May 28, 1892 Closed: April 16, 1895:
  Opened: August 29, 1895 Closed: September 16, 1895
  Opened: April 29, 1897 Closed: October 6, 1903
Walnut Hill Opened: December 23,1840 Closed: September 28, 1847
Wansville Opened: February 14, 1855 Closed: May 3, 1861

 

PARKS in BRADLEY COUNTY
1140 Red Clay Rd SE
Located off Hwy 60 south of Cleveland, on the Georgia border
260 acre park
Red Clay was site of last Cherokee Indian Councils before their removal form area
An interpretative center depict life of Cherokee's in the 1830's
Short trails lead to the Eternal Flame and Blue Spring		 INDOOR ACTIVITIES
Gift Shop
Museum
Visitor Center
 OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
Hiking
Picnic Area
Red Clay State Historic Park

 

STATISTICS for BRADLEY COUNTY
Square Miles 338
Miles of City Streets 166.50
Miles of County Road 685.46
SIZE of BRADLEY COUNTY
1950 32,338
1960 38,324
1970 50,686
1980 67,547
1990 73,712
POPULATION of BRADLEY COUNTY

 

 

CHARLESTON, TENNESSEE

 

HISTORY of CHARLESTON 
Once known as "the cowpea capital of the world" Named after South Carolina city Incorporated in 1956

 

STATISTICS for CHARLESTON
1960 764
1970 792
1980 756
1990 653
POPULATION of CHARLESTON

 

DELANO, TENNESSEE

 

ATTRACTION in DELANO
Maggie Mill Rd., Delano
Outdoor recreational opportunities
Canoeing, fishing, hiking, and nature photography
Boat launches, picnic areas and primitive camping
Various skill levels of kayaking, canoeing and whitewater rafting with Class III and IV
Hiawassee & Ocoee Scenic River

 

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