Murfreesboro in Rutherford County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

The Occupied Town in War and Reconstruction

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, October 15, 2022

1. The Occupied Town in War and Reconstruction Marker

Inscription.
1865 Freedman's Bureau school and hospital are established in Murfreesboro.

1866 Board of Alderman enlarges the boundaries of Murfreesboro. The Mayor orders the removal of the American flag pole from the courthouse square.

1867 Black men are given the right to vote with the 15th Amendment to the Constitution, but that right is not protected.

1868 Political riot aimed at African-American Republicans takes place on town square in February. Tennessee Central Agricultural and Mechanical Association establishes the county fair.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Education • Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 35° 50.284′ N, 86° 23.222′ W. Marker is in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, in Rutherford County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Bradyville Pike (U.S. 41) and Ash Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 510 SE Broad St, Murfreesboro TN 37130, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Building a Victorian City (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named The Occupied Town in War and Reconstruction

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(here, next to this marker); Antebellum Prosperity and Institutional Growth (a few steps from this marker); A Town Emerges on the Water's Edge (a few steps from this marker); A Progressive City (a few steps from this marker); Settlers Discover the Spring (a few steps from this marker); Those Who Used the Spring First (a few steps from this marker); A More Healthy Community (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Murfreesboro.

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, October 15, 2022

2. The Occupied Town in War and Reconstruction Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 16, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 70 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 19, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.