Record #:

15174

Author(s):

Hicklin, J. B.

Abstract:

With the development of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park the government was left with a dilemma of displacing people from their homesteads. Some residents left willingly but others less inclined to leave were granted a leasing option. Leases were short term but renewable and extended to the \"lifetime of persons now living within the park area.\"

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 6 Issue 2, June 1938, p5, 7, il

Subject(s):

Great Smoky Mountains National Park (N.C. and Tenn.)