Stables and Horses Burned Last Monday morning the fine brick livery stable of T. Edwards, at Lexington, together with the contents, was burned to the ground. The origin of the fire is unknown. Absolutely nothing was saved the stable, ten fine horses being burned to…
by Zelma O’Nealscanned and contributed by David Austin This is the introduction to this book containing history and lore from Scotts Hill, Tennessee. Continue reading the book at https://archive.org/ Introduction The first half of stories came about as a result of my pursuit of…
from the research of David Austin contributed by Carol Helms The Jackson Sun – Sunday, February 26, 1950 Dedicate New Gym at Scotts Hill SCOTTS HILL, Tenn.—The new high school gym was officially dedicated in a special ceremony held Wednesday night. E. L. Stewart, county…
Holley, Peggy Scott. Hawkins’ Tories, A Regimental and Social History of the 7th Tennessee Cavalry USA in the Civil War, BrayBree Publishing, Dickson TN, 230 p, 2014. Description Though surrounded by Confederate sympathizers, a small group of Unionists in the eastern part of West Tennessee…
(Originally 2nd West Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry) (1862-1865) by Peggy Scott Holley 8902 Rockcrest Dr. Austin, TX 78759-7320 E-Mail: holleypjs@gmail.com Though surrounded by Confederate sympathizers, a small group of Unionists in the eastern part of West Tennessee refused to succumb to pressure to join the rebellion. Led by local…
Scotts Hill Business History from the research of David Austin Many different businesses have operated in Scotts Hill through the years. Click on the image below to zoom in to see what businesses have operated in that area in the past. Billy Stanfill and Jimmy…
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from the research of David Austin Isaiah Wesley Patterson 1917-20 Thomas Alexander McKenzie 1921-22 John Spurgeon Pratt 1922-25 Andrew Clayton Tarlton 1925-28 Perry Houston Murphy 1928-32 James Ialy Austin 1932-39 Ellis Ector Scott 1947-50 James Earin Holland 1950-52 Andrew Clayton Tarlton 1952-65 Howell Taylor Powers 1965-68 Gordon…