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Tennessee AHGP Information Campbell, County, Tennessee Situated in the north east part of the state; has the Tennessee River passing through its south east part. It contains 672 square miles. The Cumberland Mountains pass through it; and on its north west side, the streams are discharged into Cumberland River. Capital, Jacksborough. There were in 1840, neat cattle 6,863, sheep 4,954, swine 22,803; wheat 14,240 bushels produced, rye 1,951, Indian corn 199,758, oats 43,270, potatoes 6,154, cotton 1,781 pounds, sugar 5,715; 10 stores, capital $33,500; 5 forges, 5 tanneries, 19 distilleries, 1 powder mill, 37 grist mill, 7 saw mill Cap. in manufacturing $21,681. 2 schools 56 scholars. Population 1830, 5,110; 1840, whites 5,831, slaves 264, free colored 54; total 6,149.
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