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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ESJ_specialist-4-james-t-davis_Livingston-TN.html
(Bronze Plaque)Specialist 4 James T. Davis was the first American killed in Vietnam. He was killed on December 22, 1961. He was assigned to the 3rd Radio Research unit, Military Advisory Group.
(Inscription on the memorial) Specialist 4 James T…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1AKX_fisk-female-academy_Livingston-TN.html
In 1806, the first school for females in the South opened near this site. Its charter was granted by the Tennessee General Assembly in 1805. Educator Moses Fisk and Sampson Williams each donated 1,000 acres for its use. The building burned in 1817…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1AKT_camp-zollicoffer_Livingston-TN.html
Camp Zollicoffer, a Confederate induction and training base, was established here in the summer of 1861 and prepared thousands of soldiers for military life. At the time, J.D. Goodpasture owned this land, and his house stood nearby. His farm was s…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1AKS_overton-county-courthouse_Livingston-TN.html
The county courthouse is the third erected at this location. It was built in 1868-69 by "Little Joe" Copeland for a total consideration of $9,999.99. Vaults were added and minor repairs were completed in 1934. In 1957, the cornice was replaced and…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1AKR_overton-county-courthouse_Livingston-TN.html
During the war, guerrillas supporting both sides operated in Overton County, and the residents experienced early the dangers of living in the borderlands. In October 1861, William E.B. Jones of Livingston wrote Tennessee's Confederate governor Ish…