Hamburg is still there, what is left of it. Probably reached it's heyday about the turn of the century when the Tennessee River was about the only means of transportation outside of a mule and wagon in Hardin County. The county didn't have any rail transportation until the 1950-60 era, and then only a spur and west of the river at that. Several factors brought about Hamburg's demise. First, the 1897 flood which was the largest on record for this area--Hamburg was completely flooded. Two, The automobile came into common use in the 20's. Third, the great depression of the 30's and 40's. And last and probably most important, TVA constructed a series of dams on the Tennessee River which allowed boat traffic from its mouth to its beginning in Knoxville. Before TVA, during periods of very low water, Hamburg was as far south/up stream as steam boats could travel. Hamburg was a very poplar spot to off-load trade goods for points further south. Hamburg is not by it's self. There were at least 41 other steamboat landings in Hardin County. Outside of a few places like Clifton, Saltillo, and Savannah, the other 38 or so places would be hard to find on a modern map. Hamburg lies about half way between Shiloh National Military Park and Pickwick Dam on the west side of the Tennessee River. The last time I was in that area, there was one tavern, 4 or 5 residences, and several newly built recreation cabins nearby. There is not but one or 2 or perhaps 3 of the old houses still standing that were part of Hamburg in the old days. David ----- Original Message ----- From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Sent: Monday, June 28, 2004 2:46 PM Subject: Tenn GenWeb Board I saw your answer to district 10 query and it said "Hamburg was in the district." Was? My Grandfather was born in Hamburg 1883..The town is ..missing..From the maps I have seen it is under the Lake..is that correct? Am I wrong? I cannot find Hamburg on maps..Was it absorbed by Savannnah? What about graves in that area? Do you know if the names were preserved anywhere? I am looking for the grave of Jacob Jackson..who died in 1880 in Pittsburg Landing or any information about the Jacksons in that area at that time..Do you know anything about Hamburg and the surrounding area..where records can be found?

J. M. Jackson, born 11/14/1849 with no death date was buried at Shiloh Church Cemetery which is surrounded by Shiloh Military Park at Pittsburgh Landing. Nearest thing I see to your Jacob Jackson in Hardin County. Other Jacksons at the same cemetery were: Addie G. Jackson, 1892-1956 Eber C. Jackson, 1896-1922 Mamie Jackson, 1905-1907 Martha Jane Jackson, 1871-1929 David ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Cagle" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, June 28, 2004 9:09 PM Subject: [TNHARDIN] Re: Tenn GenWeb Board > Hamburg is still there, what is left of it. Probably reached it's heyday about the turn of the century when the Tennessee River was about the only means of transportation outside of a mule and wagon in Hardin County. The county didn't have any rail transportation until the 1950-60 era, and then only a spur and west of the river at that. Several factors brought about Hamburg's demise. First, the 1897 flood which was the largest on record for this area--Hamburg was completely flooded. Two, The automobile came into common use in the 20's. Third, the great depression of the 30's and 40's. And last and probably most important, TVA constructed a series of dams on the Tennessee River which allowed boat traffic from its mouth to its beginning in Knoxville. Before TVA, during periods of very low water, Hamburg was as far south/up stream as steam boats could travel. Hamburg was a very poplar spot to off-load trade goods for points further south. > > Hamburg is not by it's self. There were at least 41 other steamboat landings in Hardin County. Outside of a few places like Clifton, Saltillo, and Savannah, the other 38 or so places would be hard to find on a modern map. Hamburg lies about half way between Shiloh National Military Park and Pickwick Dam on the west side of the Tennessee River. The last time I was in that area, there was one tavern, 4 or 5 residences, and several newly built recreation cabins nearby. There is not but one or 2 or perhaps 3 of the old houses still standing that were part of Hamburg in the old days. > > David > > > > > > > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: [email protected] > To: [email protected] > Sent: Monday, June 28, 2004 2:46 PM > Subject: Tenn GenWeb Board > > > I saw your answer to district 10 query and it said "Hamburg was in the district." Was? My Grandfather was born in Hamburg 1883..The town is ..missing..From the maps I have seen it is under the Lake..is that correct? Am I wrong? I cannot find Hamburg on maps..Was it absorbed by Savannnah? What about graves in that area? Do you know if the names were preserved anywhere? I am looking for the grave of Jacob Jackson..who died in 1880 in Pittsburg Landing or any information about the Jacksons in that area at that time..Do you know anything about Hamburg and the surrounding area..where records can be found? > > > ==== TNHARDIN Mailing List ==== > Visit the Hardin County, Tennessee Genealogy and History Page at > http://www.tngenweb.org/hardin/ > >