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The Excavation of Holy Trinity Cemetery
A cemetery moved across the county? It happened here in June 2006. The German Catholic Homestead Association purchased over 25,000 acres of land in Lawrence County in the years following the Civil War. Their goal was to establish Catholic churches … Continue reading
Lawrence County’s Hottest Day…So Far
Summer weather is definitely here. With temperatures forecasted to peak at 96° and a heat index of 106°, it promises to be a hot one…but it could always be worse. On June 29, 2012, Lawrence County’s all-time high temperature record … Continue reading
The Henryville Mad Dog Attack of 1905
One Lawrence County family came to the brink of disaster–but were saved by the generosity of their neighbors. The unthinkable happened to the young family of Frank and Ada Crane of Henryville on June 21, 1905. That morning, Ada sent … Continue reading
Three Famous Fathers
Happy Father’s Day! In addition to the many great dads in our county, we are also home to several “fathers” of a different type. James D. Vaughan (1864-1941) was the father of Southern Gospel music. In addition to owning a … Continue reading
Andrew Johnson Hits the Campaign Trail in Lawrenceburg
On June 10, 1853, twelve years before he became President of the United States, Andrew Johnson was on a different campaign trail in Lawrenceburg. That summer, Johnson was running for governor of Tennessee against Gustavus A. Henry. The two men … Continue reading
Spanish-American War Veterans Come to Lawrenceburg in 1937
You’ve no doubt seen the historic photos at local restaurants, but do you know why North Military and Depot Streets in the city of Lawrenceburg were decked out in their patriotic finest 87 years ago this week? From June 6-8, … Continue reading
Michael Jeter Wins Tony Award in 1990
On this day in 1990, Lawrenceburg native Michael Jeter won the Tony Award for best featured performer for his role as the timid bookkeeper Otto Kringelein in the Broadway musical ‘Grand Hotel.’ Jeter, a 1970 graduate of Lawrence County High … Continue reading
Happy Birthday, David Crockett State Park!
Happy 65th birthday, David Crockett State Park! On this day in 1959, David Crockett State Park was officially dedicated by Governor Buford Ellington in a ceremony attended by more than 3,000 people. The park’s origins begin with a casual remark … Continue reading
The Late Frost of 1883
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
What’s in a Name? Lawrence County’s German Catholic Heritage
Do you have any German heritage? Happy Word Cloud Wednesday! Beginning in 1870, Lawrence County experienced a massive influx of German families. The Cincinnati-based German Catholic Homestead Association purchased several thousand acres of land in Lawrence County at that time … Continue reading
Lawrence County History Trivia 