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The Copper Basin, located in Tennessee, is so different from the surrounding area it has been seen and is recognizable by American astronauts. The stark landscape was caused by 19th-century mining practices. |
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Cotton made Memphis, Tennessee a major port on the Mississippi River. The Memphis Cotton Exchange still handles approximately one-third of the entire American cotton crop each year. |
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The Tennessee capitol building was designed by noted architect William Strickland, who died during its construction and is buried within its walls. |
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