Concord-Farragut (Paperback)

In 1787, before Concord or Farragut existed, the area was known as Campbellas Station. The settlement grew rapidly, and by 1840, it was a thriving, self-sufficient community with many businesses. In the mid-1850s, the town of Concord was established two miles south of Campbellas Station along the newly installed railroad lines, drawing many businesses from Campbellas Station. Concord prospered, but Campbellas Station remained peaceful farmland. In 1902, Farragut High School was built in Campbellas Station. The school and the post office were the glue that held the west Knox County communities together. By 1944, nearly one-third of Concord was displaced by the impoundment of Fort Loudoun Lake. Soon Campbellas Stationas sprawling farms became subdivisions, and Concordas businesses, churches, and even the post office were forced to relocate to Campbellas Station, leaving Concord a sleepy village. In 1980, a large area around the school but excluding Concord was incorporated as the town of Farragut.