In 1864, the Hickman County Courthouse and Centerville's business district around the public square became a burned-out war zone. Confederate Col. Jacob B. "Jake" Biffle pursued Col. John Murphy's 2nd Tennessee Mounted Infantry for two days from . . . — — Map (db m99020) HM
Settlement and Early Growth The French explorers Marquette and Joliet first explored the area around Columbus in 1673. The French gave Columbus the name "Iron Banks," believing the color of the banks indicated the presence of iron. In 1783, . . . — — Map (db m37014) HM
Paducah, Kentucky
McCracken county seat, founded by Gen. William Clark of Lewis and Clark Expedition at confluence of Ohio and Tennessee Rivers. Named for legendary Indian Chief Paduke. Home of Vice Pres. Alben Barkley and birthplace of Irvin . . . — — Map (db m146587) HM
In 1861, Williamson County, white and black, braced for war. Men near Thompson's Station joined Jacob "Jake" T. Martin's 140-strong Confederate cavalry force. The war challenged women's traditional roles, but many joined the effort by taking charge . . . — — Map (db m205406) HM
In 1848, the Methodist Church, Sons of Temperance and Polk Masons Lodge jointly bought this lot and began a two-story brick building. Construction was by Anthony Gholson of Columbia, Tennessee, with 18-inch 063 double brick walls and three . . . — — Map (db m265542) HM
Bogle and Black, the first official auto dealership in Centerville, located here after Huddleston Livery Stable was torn down. It was replaced by Thompson Brothers Garage in 1924, followed by McElroy Kaiser-Frazer Motors. The building was gutted by . . . — — Map (db m264628) HM
Around 1904, John Burchard built this grand two-story brick building that he called the Olympic Opera House. The first floor held retail space and the second floor was, at different times, a skating rink, a theater, city hall, and a basketball . . . — — Map (db m264631) HM
(front)
Erected by gift of
the people and
the Legislature of Tennessee,
to the memory of
Col. David Crockett.
Born in East Tennessee
Aug. 17th, 1786.
And gave his life for
Texas liberty amid
the smoking walls
of the . . . — — Map (db m82214) HM
Flagpole Campground
During the 1890s Williamson County experienced a religious awakening under the banner of the “Holiness Movement.” Advocates of the “second blessing" and “entire sanctification” met at . . . — — Map (db m166398) HM
Man for whom 2600-sq. mi. West Texas county was named. Born in Tennessee. Married Jane Moore in 1844 in Arkansas. Came to Texas about 1845. Was Grayson County tax collector, 1848-1850; sheriff, 1850-1854. Served as State Representative, 1855-1861. . . . — — Map (db m264062) HM
Paducah, Kentucky. McCracken county seat, founded by
Gen. William Clark of Lewis and
Clark Expedition at confluence of
Ohio and Tennessee Rivers. Named
for legendary Indian Chief Paduke.
Home of Vice Pres. Alben Barkley
and birthplace . . . — — Map (db m170135) HM
