Mohawk, Tennessee

Mohawk is an unincorporated community in western Greene County, eastern Tennessee, located 15 miles (24 km) west of the town of Greeneville.

According to local tradition, Mohawk was originally known as "Lick Creek Siding," and later as "Pane."

The name was changed by residents to "Mohawk" after a group of Indians passed through the area during the Civil War.

The site was originally used for the McDonald High School, built in 1919 on 6 acres (24,000 m2) of land donated by Alex Ailshie.

Its namesake was Earnest McDonald, a wealthy bachelor who donated money to build the school.