THE basis of all wealth is the soil of the land. Prosperous cities, towns and huge manufactories seem to spring up and flourish as if by magic and without reference to the agricultural advantages of the country; but such growth will be but temporary unless sustained by a country possessing agricultural wealth. It may almost be reduced to a mathematical problem in which it may be said the soil and climate equal the wealth of the country. The surface of…
Bettye Liberty owns a copy of this book and is willing to look up individuals in the index. Please use the form below to request a look-up. A surname index will be coming soon. Please be respectful in the number of requests you make. Do not request all entries for a surname unless it’s truly unusual. Most of all, please note this offer is from a volunteer who will respond as her schedule permits. Source: Marshall County, Tennessee, court…
The Tennessee State Penitentiary opened in 1831. It was located near downtown Nashville. Prior to 1831 the convicts were housed in the county jails. It was the suggestion of Governor McMinn to fund the construction of a state penitentiary by obtaining a bank loan. Construction started in 1830, and the facility opened January 1, 1831. Governor Carroll dedicated the new penitentiary. The new facility contained 200 cells, storehouse, hospital, and a few other buildings. Construction on a new building began in…