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Could You Pass This Eighth Grade History Test from 1935?
Could you have passed an 8th grade history class in 1935? The following questions were taken directly from the first two sections of the history portion of an 8th grade final exam given in Lawrenceburg in 1935. The history portion … Continue reading
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When Lawrenceburg Voted at Bayonet-Point
On this day 146 years ago, according to the Pulaski ‘Citizen,’ a company of Union soldiers under the command of General Don Carlos Buell arrived in Lawrenceburg. Although the article doesn’t specify why the company was dispatched to Lawrenceburg, it … Continue reading
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The Tornadic Election of 1913
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
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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Did an Indonesian Volcano Jump-Start David Crockett’s Political Career?
Did an Indonesian volcano help to launch David Crockett’s political career in Lawrence County? You’ll be surprised that the answer is probably ‘yes.’ The year 1816–the year that Lawrence County was first opened to legal white settlement–was one of the … Continue reading
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When Lawrence County Voted to Leave the United States
By Clint Alley Second Time’s a Charm? On June 8, 1861, almost 1,200 Lawrence County men–as well as thousands of others across the state–went to the polls to decide if the state of Tennessee would remain in the Union or … Continue reading
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The Ramah Tornado of 1932
Did you know that a Ramah man was injured in 1932 when a tornado tossed a mule against him? But first, a word about severe weather preparedness. As our area braces for potentially inclement weather, we would like to encourage … Continue reading
The Blacksmith and the Farmer: A Tale of Slander, Bacon, and Murder in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee
By Clint Alley A Sordid Tale One of the most infamous murders in Lawrence County’s history was committed in broad daylight, in front of more than forty witnesses. Friends of the killer said that it was a matter of honor, … Continue reading
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The Life of Captain T.D. Deavenport
Captain Thomas D. Deavenport of Lawrence County had an illustrious career of public service that unfortunately contributed to a tragic path of self-destruction. Deavenport was born on September 18, 1837. He began life working on his father’s Lawrence County farm. … Continue reading
How The County Got Its Shape
By Clint Alley Lawrence County’s Changing Borders You may have seen ‘How the States Got Their Shapes,’ but have you ever thought about how our county got its unique shape? And did you know that Lawrence used to share a … Continue reading
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Lawrence County History Trivia 