African American History Driving Tour

The MTSU Center for Historic Preservation and the African-American Heritage Society of Maury County to produce a new driving tour guide that documents locations around the county relevant for African-American history.   Learn more about the guide from a recent Continue reading →

ASHTON, Thomas B. (d. 1869)

Death of a Bright Boy. – Thomas B. ASHTON, son of the late James H. ASHTON, died at the residence of his mother, Maury county, Tennessee, July 12th, 1869, aged about 18 years.  He was a young man of extraordinary promise.  His mind Continue reading →

Members of the United States Colored Troops to be Commemorated in Dedication Ceremony

The African American Heritage Society of Maury County announced that a dedication ceremony to commemorate the placement of the names of 54 members of the United States Colored Troops (U.S.C.T.) from Maury County and 4 white Maury Countians who fought and died Continue reading →

BAIRD, John (d. 1871)

Whig and Tribune August 8, 1871 Obituary for John BAIRD   Source: Whig and tribune. (Jackson, Tenn.), 05 Aug. 1871. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress. <http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85033435/1871-08-05/ed-1/seq-2/>

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