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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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The largest earthquake in American history, the New Madrid Earthquake occurred in the winter of 1811-12 in northwestern Tennessee. Reelfoot Lake located in Obion and Lake Counties was formed during this earthquake. |
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The "Guinness Book of World Records" lists the Lost Sea in Sweetwater, Tennessee as the largest underground lake in the United States. |
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