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The Life of Captain Deavenport

Posted on January 4, 2024 by Clint

Captain Thomas D. Deavenport of Lawrence County had an illustrious career of public service that was cut tragically short by his personal demons. Deavenport was born on September 18, 1837. He began life working on his father’s Lawrence County farm. … Continue reading →

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Remembering David Crockett

Posted on September 9, 2022 by Clint

William Simonton was a boy when David Crockett built his gristmill operation on Shoal Creek, at the falls which now bear his name in David Crockett State Park. In 1880, as a 74-year-old man, Simonton recounted some of his memories … Continue reading →

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