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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2C6Q_1950-korean-conflict-1955-1964-vietnam-era-1975-a-war-memorial_Dickson-TN.html
War Memorial Building Korean & Vietnam Dedicated to the memory of the men of Dickson County Tennessee Who gave their lives that freedom might live 1950 Korean Conflict 1955 Bennie E. Bellar Mack Cavender Jesse R. Cooksey Robert M.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2C6N_dickson-tennessee-100-years-1899-1999_Dickson-TN.html
1899-Town grants railroad permission to build overpass/underground on Charlotte Street, the western edge of the city limits. 1900-Ordinance passed requiring all business to have board sidewalks * Population is 1363 residents 1901-Citizens vote…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2C6A_world-war-i-1917-1919-a-war-memorial_Dickson-TN.html
This Tablet is erected in appreciation of the patriotism valor and fidelity of the boys of Dickson County who served their county in the World War 1917-1919 And To the sacred memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice and laid down their liv…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2C65_cowan-lumber-company_Dickson-TN.html
It is believed that this steam engine began its life of use in Dickson County here on this property by The Cowan Lumber Company. The company was established in June of 1923 and built many residential and commercial buildings (Dickson's War Memoria…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2C58_war-memorial-building_Dickson-TN.html
In 1929, the Tennessee State Legislature authorized a memorial building to honor sons and daughters of Dickson County who served in World War I and other wars. A Colonial Revival style structure designed by architect E. H. Woolwine and built by Co…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2C54_world-war-ii-1940-1946-a-war-memorial_Dickson-TN.html
1940-1946 Sacred to the Memory of the Men of Dickson County, Tennessee who died that Freedom might live Adams, Carl Adcock, Curtis Ashworth, Fred W. Baker, William N. Bellar, Robert Black, James L. Bone, Thomas Bradford, Elmer Boaz…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1B17_harpeth-shoals_Charlotte-TN.html
After the fall of Fort Donelson in February 1862, Federal forces gained control of Nashville and transported most of their supplies to the city via the Cumberland River. Extending for five miles along the river here, the Harpeth Shoals made naviga…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1B16_promise-land_Charlotte-TN.html
In this locality shortly after the Civil War, freed slaves established Promise Land, the first African-American community of Dickson County. Early settlers were Nathan Bowen, Washington Vanleer, and two brothers, John and Arch Nesbitt. In time, th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1B15_fighting-for-freedom_Charlotte-TN.html
The Emancipation Proclamation, issued January 1, 1863, authorized the recruiting of African Americans as United States soldiers. It inspired men, like brothers John and Arch Nesbitt, to join the U.S. Colored Troops and fight for their freedom. Joh…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1B14_to-all-who-served_Charlotte-TN.html
In memory of theConfederate Soldiersof Dickson County, TN. 11th Tennessee Infantry, Co. C. E. H. K49th Tennessee Infantry, Co. B, D50th Tennessee Infantry, Co. A10th Tennessee Cavalry24th Tennessee SharpshootersBaxter's Co., TN Light ArtilleryB…
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