This stone stack marks the eastern-most site of a significant state industry that ran along the Western Highland Rim where 33 iron furnaces were in blast by 1847. Tennessee produced over 50,000 tons of pig iron by 1856, and often led the south in . . . — — Map (db m202655) HM
With her innovative ecology practices, Dr. Evangeline Bowie transformed this area from a
washed-out, barren wasteland into a rich woodland and passed it along to her neighbors
in Fairview. With the help of the financial acumen of her sister, Anna . . . — — Map (db m166399) HM
Horn Tavern Springs
About 1809, an enterprising young man built a
tavern at this location. It was called Horn Tavern
because of its unique sign. Animals were painted on
both sides of the door which was topped with large
elk, deer, ram, . . . — — Map (db m205493) HM
Hudgins Cemetery
Established in 1876 by William J. Hudgins at the
burial of his son Felix and later deeded for a community burial ground in 1900. Hudgins Cemetery now encompasses 5.5 acres with additional donations of land from the Stinson, . . . — — Map (db m205507) HM
Jingo Post Office Barren was the first post office in the First District, established September 7, 1839 with Isaac Toomey as postmaster. Other First District post offices were Christiana, 1858-1880; Basin Springs, 1858-1905; Naomi, 1881-1905; . . . — — Map (db m170561) HM
Marion’s Rifles, CSA
In May 1861 over 50 men from the 1st District of Williamson County traveled to Franklin and enlisted in Company H of the 20th Tennessee Confederate Infantry Regiment. Company H was nicknamed Marion's Rifles. This . . . — — Map (db m162883) HM