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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…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1B13_civil-war-in-charlotte_Charlotte-TN.html
In 1860, 300 people lived in Charlotte, the Dickson County seat. During the war, the residents witnessed considerable military activity, beginning February 17, 1862, when Confederate Col. Nathan Bedford Forrest, arrived here to reequip his men and…
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