"Avery Trace follows these Hwys Kinston to Cookesville--Us Route 70 Cookesville to Gainesboro-- State Hwy 56 Gainesboro to Carthage --State Route 85 and then State Route 80 Carthage to Gallatin --State Route 25 Gallatin to Nashville--- US Route 31" In looking at he map , it appears taht just a bit west of Kinston you entered Indain country. which reached all the way to fort Blount ( Gainesboro) " " Roane County is where it all began! In 1785, with the beginning of construction on the Avery Trace, almost all travel between the East and "The Wilderness" came through this area, starting at he Clinch River. In 1797, Fort Southwest Point was established to provide quarters for federal Troop, who provided protection for travelers on the Trace. The Fort is presently being reconstructed on its original foundation and is open to the public" " With its position on the main road from Knoxville to Nashville became a prominent town. In 1843, it only missed being established as the Capital to TN by three votes" " Roane County Museum of History-119 Court Street. Displays of Roane County and Tn. History. *55-376-9211 QUESTION? Is the "Rock House" located in what was then called "Hendersonville Area? I know the Rock House in today maps is just out side of Sparta TN. was there another name for that area? ( 1812-1830? Rose C