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Prior to a revision of Tennessee’s Constitution in 1834, counties were divided into militia companies for administration and local business.  Effective in 1836, counties were divided into civil districts for voting and administration.

A digital copy of the Fentress County survey is available in the Tennessee Virtual Archive.  Click here to view the document.

The map below from the Tennessee State Library and Archives shows Fentress County’s districts in 1836.  This map is included with the original document (link above).