Monthly Archives: March 2024

When David Crockett Became Colonel Crockett

Posted on March 27, 2024 by Clint

On this day in 1818, David Crockett was commissioned as the Colonel of Lawrence County’s 57th Tennessee Militia Regiment. Elected not long after the county was organized in the fall of 1817, Crockett was the first commander of Lawrence County’s … Continue reading →

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The Lawrenceburg Public School Tornado of 1965

Posted on March 17, 2024 by Clint

On this day in 1965, a St. Patrick’s Day tornado pulled part of the roof from Lawrenceburg Public School–while 725 children were inside. At that time, LPS was still at its Jackson Avenue location (the building currently houses the Public … Continue reading →

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Lawrence County’s First Courthouse (1821-1905)

Posted on March 14, 2024 by Clint

On this day in 1905, the demolition of Lawrence County’s first courthouse was underway. The building was torn down to make way for the much grander 1905 Courthouse. Located at the center of the Public Square in Lawrenceburg, according to … Continue reading →

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