Monthly Archives: July 2014

The Tornadic Election of 1913

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Clint

Not long ago, we mentioned that the mayor of Lawrenceburg won re-election in 1913 by only 4 votes. It was the closest election in the city’s history. But we didn’t mention that that election continued as scheduled despite the touchdown … Continue reading →

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When the President Came to Lawrenceburg

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Clint

In 1836, the President of the United States stopped in Lawrenceburg. And what he said here incited the wrath of his political enemies. Andrew Jackson was no stranger to Lawrence County. Indeed, local tradition has it that he was a … Continue reading →

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