County Formation Maps

Throughout American history, as states have formed and grown, new counties have been created and the boundaries of existing counties have changed, while some counties have ceased to exist altogether. Thus even when families have stayed in place for generations, their public records may be found in the archives of multiple counties.

To see maps documenting the formation of counties and changes in county boundaries on a year by year basis for most US states, including Tennessee and all other states of immediate interest to Melungeon studies: Click Here.