Acts of 1811 Chapter 41

That the line between the counties of Cocke and Jefferson, be altered in the following manner to wit:  Beginning on the south side of Nolichucky river, at the narrow neck in Outlaw's Big Bent of said river; thence due west ninety poles to the river bank; thence with the present line between said counties; and all that is taken north of said line, shall be added to Jefferson county.

Passed:  October 22nd, 1811.