Does anyone know if the Columbia Daily Herald was in existance 1876? If so, would there be obits available for searching somewhere? Thanks! Doris Moore djmoore@nb.net ---------- > From: Demastus@aol.com > To: TNMAURY-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [TNMAURY-L] Columbia Daily Herald > Date: Monday, February 01, 1999 12:45 PM > > Rattle & Snap recognized with historical marker > > By Melissa Hodge Beard/herald staff writer > > Passers-by on the Mount Pleasant Pike can catch a glimpse of a new historical > marker at Rattle & Snap. > > The marker is the newest addition to a number of historical markers at various > locations throughout the county. The marker is located across from the > plantation. > > According to Liz Lovell, assistant director of the Maury County Convention and > Visitors Bureau, the marker was obtained through efforts of Maury County, the > Maury County Historical Society and White Star Consulting. > > Lovell said the markers are important to detail the history of the homes and > locations. > > "People enjoy reading the markers, and it's a great way to learn the history > of each location," Lovell said. > > Lovell said for a marker to be erected, the Tennessee Historical Commission > must vote in the location's favor. > > "Research must also justify the request," Lovell said. > > Amon Evans, the historical home's owner, said the markers are helpful to > tourists. He said they enjoy reading the markers and learning about locations > which are historically significant to the area. > > Evans said historical markers, like the new one placed across the street from > Rattle & Snap, help residents recognize the treasures here in Maury County. > > Other locations of historical markers include the Ewell Farm, President James > K. Polk's boyhood home and Columbia Military Academy, just to name a few. > > For more information on historical homes and locations throughout the county > contact the Convention and Visitors Bureau at (931) 381-7176. > > > ==== TNMAURY Mailing List ==== > Visit the Maury County, Tennessee web site at http://www.tngenweb.usit.com/maury/index.html