The beautiful and picturesque church of St. Johns, about seven miles from Columbia, on the Mt. Pleasant pike, was much injured during the war, and has remained out of repair ever since. And the grounds, which contain the remains of … Continue reading →
JOHN C. ALEXANDER, a prominent and time-honored farmer was born in this county January 8, 1824, and is a son of Abdon J. and Eliza E. (Campbell) Alexander, both natives of North Carolina. The father Abdon was born July 4, … Continue reading →
Gen. Lucius E. Polk Is Dead Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 1 – General Lucius E. POLK died at Ashwood, Maury county this morning. Gen. POLK was 59 years of age. He served in the confederate army under Gen. Pat CLEBURNE until … Continue reading →