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 Created 1801 from Grainger and Hawkins counties; named in honor of William C.C. Claiborne (1775-1817), judge of the superior court of Tennessee, U.S. Congressman and Senator, governor of the Mississippi Territory and of Louisiana.
Cumberland Gap National Park is partially located in the northern part of the county. The Tackell Creek Wildlife Management Area is also here. County Seat: Tazewell
Cities of Interest in Claiborne County:
Tazewell
New Tazewell
Cumberland Gap
Harrogate
 State Senator - District 4: Mike Williams
State Representative - District 35: Dennis Roach
Places of Interest:
Cumberland Gap Tunnel
Lincoln Memorial University
Lincoln Museum
Local Newspaper Media:
Claiborne Progress
New Tazewell News
Harrogate News
Other Items of Interest:
Official Claiborne County Website
Claiborne County Election Commission
Claiborne County Chamber of Commerce
Claiborne County Government
City Governments
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