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Could You Pass This Eighth Grade History Test from 1935?

Posted on October 8, 2014 by Clint

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

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Clint

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 Lynching of Bull Williams

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Clint

Warning: The following article includes descriptions of violent crime. This post is not recommended for young readers. In the summer of 1897, a heinous crime was committed in the community of West Point. In the next few hours, in their … Continue reading →

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The Tornadic Election of 1913

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Clint

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

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Clint

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?

Posted on June 29, 2014 by Clint

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

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Clint

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

Posted on April 27, 2014 by Clint

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 →

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The Blacksmith and the Farmer: A Tale of Slander, Bacon, and Murder in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Clint

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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A Racist Spectacle: The Unplanned Klan Rally of 1990

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Clint

Pulaski, our neighbor to the east, has fought a long and valiant battle to separate itself from its unfortunate legacy as the birthplace of the Ku Klux Klan. And, on January 13, 1990, due to sheer proximity, that battle spilled … Continue reading →

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