Three training camps are associated with the Upper Cumberland Region during the Civil War. Camp McGinnis (no information posted) Camp Myers Camp Myers was named in honor of Calvin Myers who was a veteran of the Mexican War and was … Continue reading →
In October, 1845, Jonathan D. Hale and John F. Jouett petitioned the General Assembly of Tennessee, as citizens of the counties of Fentress and Overton, that they desired to erect a grist and saw mill, and other valuable machinery on … Continue reading →
by Richard W. Pierce, for a reprint of the book, Gone but Not Quite Forgotten Stokely H. Huddleston was the oldest son of Willis and Kizzie Hill Huddleston (and nephew of Capt. Creed Huddleston and served under him as a … Continue reading →
Do not go look on present day maps for Olympus, TN. Its existence is now only history. If you look on present day maps you may find Olympus Drive but not Olympus, TN. Olympus, TN was the first post office … Continue reading →
Author unidentified During the Civil War, Pickett County was in parts of Fentress and Overton Counties. Lem C. Wright, from this area was a lieutenant in the Union Army under Captain Rufus Dowdy. He was elected as a state representative … Continue reading →
The Civil War in the Upper Cumberland Plateau and Its Effects on the Local Population: A Guide of the Major Events and Themes, for Teachers and Interested Citizens of the Upper Cumberland Plateau of Tennessee and Kentucky by Stephen McBride, … Continue reading →
These maps are from 1923 and it shows people who lived down on the river. This land is now covered by Dale Hollow Lake. It includes families of Clay, Pickett, and Overton Counties. This information was provided by Carl C. … Continue reading →
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