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Gruetli
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By Tom Gillard, December 27, 2009 | |
| | | 1. Gruetli Marker | | |
Inscription. Apparently named for a commune in the canton of Giarus, Switzerland, it was founded by Peter Staub, native of that locality, and 100 Swiss families who bought land here, on April 11, 1896. Since 1880, normal increases in population and the desire for self-betterment have driven many inhabitants to neighboring cities.
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2E 43.)
Location. 35° 22.256′ N, 85° 39.6′ W. Marker is in Gruetli/Laager, Tennessee, in Grundy County. Marker is at the intersection of Tennessee Route 108 and 20th Ave South, on the right when traveling east on State Route 108. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gruetli Laager TN 37339, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 4 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Forrest's Murfreesboro Raid (approx. 5.4 miles away); a different marker also named Forrest's Murfreesboro Raid (approx. 6.5 miles away); Beersheba Inn (approx. 6.5 miles away); Mary Noailles Murfree (approx. 6.5 miles away).
Also see . . . Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture entry for Gruetli. (Submitted on December 27, 2009, by Tom Gillard of Tullahoma, Tennessee.)
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By Tom Gillard, December 27, 2009 | |
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| Credits. This page originally submitted on December 27, 2009, by Tom Gillard of Tullahoma, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 167 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 27, 2009, by Tom Gillard of Tullahoma, Tennessee. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page. | | Add Photo — Add Link — Add Commentary — Correct this page — Print |
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