Legendary Locals of Rutherford County
Title | Legendary Locals of Rutherford County PDF eBook |
Author | Anita Price Davis |
Publisher | Arcadia Publishing |
Pages | 130 |
Release | 2013 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | 1467100641 |
Located in the Piedmont Region of North Carolina, Rutherford County is rich in history, resources, and people. Legendary Locals of Rutherford County attempts to capture this region's history and wealth through introducing some of its people and their lives. These locals begin with explorers like Hernando De Soto; early settlers unafraid of frontier living; early governors like Griffith Rutherford, who left his name in the region; and everyday people who made a difference. Textile magnate Raleigh Rutherford Haynes, South Mountain physician Benjamin Washburn, entertainer Dewitt "Snuffy" Jenkins, Sheriff Damon Huskey, radio announcers Jerrell Bedford and Jim Bishop, preacher Harold Brown, writer Tony Earley, Lt. Gov. Walter Dalton, funeral director T.R. Padgett, muralist Clive Haynes, novelist Kay Hooper, and museum founder-curator Mike Rhyne represent just a sampling of the more recent residents who have shaped the county, the state, and the nation.
Forgotten Rutherford County
Title | Forgotten Rutherford County PDF eBook |
Author | Todd Lavender |
Publisher | |
Pages | 320 |
Release | 2017-04 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9780998882703 |
Local history book covering Rutherford County, North Carolina.
African Americans in Rutherford County
Title | African Americans in Rutherford County PDF eBook |
Author | Devora E. Butler |
Publisher | Arcadia Publishing |
Pages | 136 |
Release | 2012-09-18 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1439622388 |
African Americans have heavily contributed to and shaped the unique and vibrant Rutherford County in middle Tennessee. Located 30 miles southeast of Nashville, Rutherford County is at the state's geographical center. This area is home to the Stones River National Battlefield, a national park that was the site of a major Civil War battle--the Battle of Stones River. Tourists come from all over the world to experience this rich cultural and historic venue that once served, although briefly, as the capital of Tennessee. African American men and women have lived, worked, and toiled here for generations.
Rutherford County in World War II
Title | Rutherford County in World War II PDF eBook |
Author | Anita Price Davis |
Publisher | Arcadia Publishing |
Pages | 134 |
Release | 2004 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 9780738516462 |
This highly anticipated follow-up to Rutherford County in World War II continues to illustrate the tremendous contributions of a brave community to the World War II effort. Rutherford County residents participated in almost every major campaign of the war, including Pearl Harbor, the air offensive in Europe, and D-Day, and those on the home front did all they could to support the troops. These patriotic photographs-many of which were collected by the authors during personal interviews with local veterans and other dedicated residents-memorialize this proud county's service and commitment to the war effort.
A History of Rutherford County
Title | A History of Rutherford County PDF eBook |
Author | Carlton C. Sims |
Publisher | |
Pages | 272 |
Release | 1947 |
Genre | Rutherford County (Tenn.) |
ISBN |
A Diary of the Civil War
Title | A Diary of the Civil War PDF eBook |
Author | John C. Spence |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 1991 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9780962167317 |
African Americans in Rutherford County
Title | African Americans in Rutherford County PDF eBook |
Author | Devora E. Butler |
Publisher | Arcadia Publishing |
Pages | 136 |
Release | 2009 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 9780738566368 |
African Americans have heavily contributed to and shaped the unique and vibrant Rutherford County in middle Tennessee. Located 30 miles southeast of Nashville, Rutherford County is at the state's geographical center. This area is home to the Stones River National Battlefield, a national park that was the site of a major Civil War battle--the Battle of Stones River. Tourists come from all over the world to experience this rich cultural and historic venue that once served, although briefly, as the capital of Tennessee. African American men and women have lived, worked, and toiled here for generations.