Patriot Grave Unmarked

June 18, 1972, The Daily News Journal, Rutherford County Archivist Henry G. Wray The Bicentennial of the American Revolution is only four short years away. Many of the Patriots lie in unmarked graves in Rutherford County. The Stones River Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution are anxious to…

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Club presents Mr. Wray, Archivist

January 21, 1973, The Daily News Journal “Comments of the Archivist” will be Henry G. Wray’s topic when he speaks to the Women’s Club Monday, January 22. Mr. Wray is the Rutherford County Archivist. He will be presented by the Public Interest Department. Mrs. John Richmond is chairman. Mr. Wray…

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RCHS Publication No. 6, 1976 (Winter)

From Sue Ragland (1976) On December 17, 1970 the Rutherford County Historical Society was reorganized with eight people present. Since that time we have grown to over 150 members dedicated to preserving and publishing the history of Rutherford County for future generations to enjoy. Our publications have been subscribed to…

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A Tree that Witnessed History

July 1, 2021, Dr. Steven Murphree, President Sam Davis Memorial Association There are many mature trees on the campus of the Historic Sam Davis Home and Plantation, many that are well over 100 years old. Visitors to this historic site are attracted to the stately tulip or yellow poplars along…

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RCHS Field Trip to Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Station No. 4

Saturday, July 10, 2021 Saturday’s Rutherford County Field Trip was still another unqualified success thanks to super volunteer Carol Robertson White. White organized a trip for more than a dozen members and non-members of the Rutherford County Historical Society to dine at Firehouse Subs then tour Murfreesboro’s cutting-edge Fire Station…

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Ransom School boasts distinguished alumni

February 19, 1978, Gene Sloan, Rutherford County Archivist for the The Daily News Journal Perhaps no small private elementary school in Murfreesboro can claim more distinguished alumni than Ransom School, which was conducted from 1916 (ed. 1907) till 1930 at 717 North Academy Street (Murfreesboro). Miss Eliza Ransom operated the…

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RCHS Publication No. 5, 1975 (Summer)

From Fred Brigance (1975) It is our belief that one of the most significant contributions made by the Rutherford County HistoricalSociety is its continuing program of publications. It is also our belief that the Society’s membership fee of$5.00 is the best bargain offered by most any organization in our community.…

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RCHS Publication No. 4, 1974 (Winter)

The Rutherford County Historical Society gratefully acknowledges the efforts of those who provided material for Publication No. 4. These include: Henry G. Wray – County Archivist who spent countless hours in reading, copying, and arranging for publication the Rutherford County Census of 1810 . Miss Mary Hall – For preserving…

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RCHS Publication No. 3, 1974 (Summer)

The Rutherford County Historical Society gratefully acknowledges the contributions made to Publication No. 3 bythe following: The marriage records contained in our first three publications were originally abstracted by the Hardy Murfree Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. The Rutherford County Historical Society greatly appreciates the use of this material.…

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