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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1L2M_odd-fellows-cemetery_Knoxville-TN.html
This Cemetery was established in 1880 by the Banner Lodge Chapter of the Odd Fellows Fraternal Order. The Cemetery was enlarged by the Daughters of Zion in 1881,, the Good Samaritans in 1884, and the Silver Moon Chapter of the Odd Fellows in 1885.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1L2L_confederate-cemetery_Knoxville-TN.html
During the Confederate War, 1861-1865, more than 1600 Confederate soldiers and about 50 Federal prisoners were buried here. About 20 Confederate veterans have been buried here since the war. The tall monument was erected in 1892 by the Ladies' Mem…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1L2K_st-clair-cobb_Knoxville-TN.html
A World War 1 veteran born in Knox County, St. Clair Cobb founded the Knoxville Colored High School Band in 1923. He taught music at several elementary schools, Beardsley Junior High School, and Austin High School, which was previously located at …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1L2J_william-francis-yardley_Knoxville-TN.html
Born in Knox County in 1844, he taught school and began the study of law in the late 1860s. In 1873, he was the first African American in Knoxville to be admitted to the State Bar; he served as Justice of the Peace, Alderman, and Second Assistant …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1G56_james-white_Knoxville-TN.html
Erected the city's first dwelling in this block in 1786. White's Fort was later constructed to surround the house.
Knoxville was named for Henry Knox, Washington's Secretary of War, and was chosen by Governor William Blount as capitol of the terr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BF2_war-on-the-home-front_Knoxville-TN.html
(preface)On November 4, 1863, Confederate Gen. James Longstreet led two reinforced divisions from Chattanooga to attack Union Gen. Ambrose E. Burnside's garrison at Knoxville. Burnside confronted Longstreet below Knoxville, then withdrew on Novemb…