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Site of Isaac Baker grist mill on Cove Creek which flows into the Nolachucky River, Greene Co, Tennessee. Isaac not only operated this mill but built a Turnpike which was part the main road from Tennessee to port of Charleston, SC and Georgia. He also oerated a Ferry across the Nolachucky river. Bishop Francis Ashbury used both in his travels. Tolls were set on road & ferry by county commissioners. Isaac bought & sold land (real estate business) and developed a 1600 acrea plantation. He was a slave holder. He was married to Hannah Houston, daughter of James & Agnes Wilson Houston. He was very active in local affairs, serving as bondsman for marriages & basteradly charges brought against two of his relatives & as guardian of minor child. He and Hannah had nine children, all born & married in Greene Co, Tennessee. He was 1st child of John "Renta" & Elizabeth Terrill Baker.
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