We are happy to announce that the book is once more for sale. Our second printing of 260 books is complete, and copies are back at Williams Family Library in Seymour and King Family Library in Sevierville. The first printing of 600 books sold out in about a month. There will not be another printing before Christmas, so order now.

You can preorder here by credit card. You can pick up your book at the Williams Family Library, 137 West Macon Lane, Seymour, or it can be mailed to you for an additional $5 charge. 

From the Mouth of Boyds Creek

A History of Seymour, Tennessee and the Boyd's Creek Valley

At the confluence of the French Broad River and Boyds Creek lies the storied Buckingham Island. Its first human inhabitants camped here 10,000 years ago. The Great Indian Warpath came through here, Native and European armies crossed here, a strong farming community and related businesses thrived here and spread. Enslaved people may have fled to freedom across here. From the Mouth of Boyds Creek recounts the history of the people who have made Seymour and the Boyds Creek Valley their home for 10,000 years.

Pre-orders are now being taken for the book, which will be available in October. All proceeds benefit Friends of Seymour Library, a non-profit organization that supports Williams Family Seymour Branch Library.

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More about how this book came to be:

“It is an essential read for understanding the complex history of the Boyds Creek Community.”

–Janet King, retired Seymour educator

This history was researched and written by Colleen Shannon, who is retired from the Presbyterian Church (USA) Mission Agency; Anna Garber, a retired journalist, and Steve Petty, retired social worker.

They all live locally.

Excerpts and historical details about Seymour, Tennessee

Just a little history…

The McCallie Family

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The McCallie family’s roots in the Boyds Creek area date back to Revolutionary War times.
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Hodges Store

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During the Depression in the 20s and 30s, having credit at local stores kept some families afloat
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The Great Indian Warpath

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(Photo Courtesy of Mary Ruden) This handsome sign in Boyds Creek points […]
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