A view near Pinnacle Overlook.

Claiborne County was created in 1801 from Grainger and Hawkins counties and named in honor of William C.C. Claiborne (1775-1817), judge of the Superior Court of Tennessee, U.S. Congressman and Senator, and governor of the Mississippi Territory and of Louisiana.  It is home to historic Cumberland Gap, once known as the "Gateway to the West" due to its location at the borders of Kentucky, Virginia, and Tennessee. Claiborne County also lays claim to Lincoln Memorial University, which houses the Abraham Lincoln Museum, one of the most diverse and complete collections of Lincoln and civil war memorabilia in the United States.  Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the fishing and boating opportunities of Norris Lake as well as the hiking trails scattered throughout Claiborne's Cumberland Mountains.  For more information, please visit the following sites:  Cumberland Gap National Historical Park  Claiborne County Schools  City of Harrogate