Monthly Archives: April 2016

On Sunday, April 24, Deerfield Baptist Church in western Lawrence County will celebrate its 100th anniversary with a special service and a groundbreaking ceremony for its new sanctuary. Deerfield Baptist was organized as a Missionary Baptist Church in 1916 by … Continue reading →

This sweet little lady is said to have killed an enemy soldier during the Civil War. How did she do it? The answer will give you new respect for a humble kitchen utensil. William M. Kimbrough and Sarah Dearing Kimbrough … Continue reading →

Have you ever noticed the empty lot between Rick’s of Ethridge and Ethridge Church of Christ? Did you know that one of the most well-known buildings in the county once stood on that spot? The building in this grainy black-and-white … Continue reading →

Did you know that Lawrenceburg once had its own military academy, and that the school’s baseball team was coached by a former outfielder for the New York Yankees? The Lawrenceburg Military Academy enjoyed a very brief existence on a sprawling … Continue reading →