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Elizabethton

American  
[ih-liz-uh-beth-tuhn] / ɪˌlɪz əˈbɛθ tən /

noun

  1. a city in NE Tennessee.


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Carter grew up in Elizabethton, Tenn., with his course firmly charted: He would play baseball at Duke, then go to dental school to become an endodontist.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 3, 2023

He was cleared for higher and higher altitudes as the plane began its ascent from Elizabethton, Tennessee.

From Washington Times • Jun. 22, 2023

On Monday, officials said air traffic controllers lost contact shortly after takeoff with the pilot Sunday after the Cessna took off from Elizabethton, Tennessee at 1:13 p.m.

From Reuters • Jun. 7, 2023

In 1772, the Watauga Association, a semi-autonomous government created by settlers, met with and leased lands belonging to the Cherokee at Sycamore Shoals at Elizabethton.

From Washington Times • Jan. 13, 2021

While visiting his daughter near Elizabethton, in Carter County, Tenn., was stricken with paralysis July 30, 1875, and died the following day.

From A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 6, part 2: Andrew Johnson by Richardson, James D. (James Daniel)

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