Monthly Archives: January 2026
How Lawrence County Became Amish Paradise
Lawrence County has been a literal Amish paradise for 82 years this month. On January 21, 1944, according to an article in the Nashville ‘Banner,’ the families of Joe E. Yoder and Jacob Gingerich began moving into leased buildings on … Continue reading
That Time David Crockett Killed 105 Bears in One Winter
Did you know that Lawrence County founding father David Crockett claimed to have killed 105 bears in one winter–including 47 of them in one month? In his autobiography, David Crockett wrote that the winter of 1825-1826 was very busy. This … Continue reading
When Shoal Creek Was Called Indian Creek
Shoal Creek was once known as Indian Creek? In the spring of 1818, David Crockett and a group of other important men met at a place about four miles north of Pine Bluff, and listened to a man named Henry … Continue reading
Lawrenceburg’s New Deal Post Office
For the first century of Lawrenceburg’s existence, the local postmaster was usually the owner of a general store or mercantile where people could come to get their mail when they were in town. Postmasters were prominent and important individuals who … Continue reading
Lawrence County History Trivia 