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Wilson County was created in 1799, and named for Major David Wilson, a Revolutionary War veteran and statesman.[1] The county remained predominantly agrarian throughout the 19th century. The arrival of the railroad after the Civil War boosted the county's timber sector, and several large factories were constructed in the county during the early 20th century.
Wilson County was the site of an important saltpeter mine. Saltpeter, the main ingredient of gunpowder, was obtained by leaching the earth from Valley Cave. Valley Cave is near Statesville. The many saltpeter hoppers still inside the cave indicate that this was a large mining operation. These saltpeter vats may date from the War of 1812 mining era or the Civil War mining era, or perhaps both.
Adjacent Counties
- Trousdale County
- Smith County
- DeKalb County
- Cannon County
- Rutherford County
- Davidson County
- Sumner County
Cities, Towns & Communities
Belinda City | Big Spring | Cainsville | Cedar Grove | Cherry Valley | Commerce | Doaks Crossroads | Egan | Gladeville | Green Hill | Greenvale | LaGuardo | Lebanon (County Seat) | Leeville | Liberty Hill | Martha | Mt. Juliet | Norene | Rural Hill | Statesville | Suggs Creek | Tater Peeler | Taylorsville | Tuckers Crossroads | Vine | Watertown
Cemeteries
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National Register of Historic Places
Wilson County Genealogical Society
Wilson County Historical Society
