Alternatively, some local historians suggest that it may be named for an early settler.

The community was founded in 1896 and was named for an early settler.

Rahns was founded in 1865 and named for an early settler, George Rahn.

It was named for an early settler, Charles Lively.

Fool Hollow was named for a hapless settler who attempted to farm the rocky canyon in the 1880s.

Gatesville was named for an early settler from Illinois.

It is believed that the community was named for an early settler, John Angel.

The community was named for an early settler named Alexander Speers.

The community was named for an early settler and entrepenuer of the same name.

Stewart goes on to note that the nearby Clinch River is likewise named for a "common settler".