JOURNAL ARTICLE

Statehood, Maps, and What We Learn from Tennessee.

  • Published In: Transactions of the American Philosophical Society, 2024, v. 113, n. 4. P. 137 1 of 3

  • Database: Humanities Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Yorimoto Boldt, Janine 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the significance of Tennessee's maps in the context of its campaign for statehood and the broader themes of mapmaking and state formation. It highlights key facts about the first known map of Tennessee, published by Mathew Carey in 1793, and discusses the role of various individuals, including surveyor Daniel Smith, in promoting Tennessee's statehood. The article also addresses the historical context of Tennessee's admission as the sixteenth state on June 1, 1796, including the impact of slavery and conflicts with Native American nations on the region's development. Additionally, it notes the importance of maps in shaping perceptions of territory and governance during this period. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Transactions of the American Philosophical Society. 2024/12, Vol. 113, Issue 4, p137
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:00659746
  • DOI:10.1353/tap.2024.a950136
  • Accession Number:185820083
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