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The Lawrenceburg Public School Tornado of 1965

Posted on March 17, 2024 by Clint

On this day in 1965, a St. Patrick’s Day tornado pulled part of the roof from Lawrenceburg Public School–while 725 children were inside. At that time, LPS was still at its Jackson Avenue location (the building currently houses the Public … 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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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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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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