Monthly Archives: May 2024

The Late Frost of 1883

Posted on May 23, 2024 by Clint

Could you imagine waking up to a hard frost on the ground this morning? It happened here this week in 1883. According to the National Weather Service, it is not unusual for our area to see a light frost in … Continue reading →

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Lawrence County Votes to Build a Railroad

Posted on May 19, 2024 by Clint

One of the most consequential elections in Lawrence County history occurred on May 17, 1879. That day, the people of the county voted 1,266 to 217 in favor of subscribing to the Nashville & Florence Railroad. Local leaders pushed for … Continue reading →

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The Wild Frontier: The 1820 Census in Lawrence County

Posted on May 15, 2024 by Clint

A population that more than doubled in thirty years? That was Lawrence County, two-hundred years ago. Happy Word Cloud Wednesday! In 1820, when David Crockett was still living in Lawrence County, the county had a population of 3,271 people. To … Continue reading →

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