The photographs date from the early 1900s and depict various locations in rutherfordton. After wwii, murfreesboro and rutherford county began to change from an agricultural based economy to industrial and manufacturing. Find churches in rutherford county, tn on yellowbook. Rutherford county humane society is a nonprofit, 501c3 organization that has been serving rutherford county since 1979, with the mission to significantly improve the lives of unwanted and neglected animals and to measurably decrease this number through our spay and neuter programs, volunteer. Rutherford county tennessee 1840 census united states. The online part of the american antiquarian societys fifth annual adoptabook event is underway. A murfreesboro, tn 37129 rescue helping to find loving homes for dogs, cats, rabbits, small animals. The rutherford county archives seeks to preserve and protect the written documents, past and present, generated by the government offices of rutherford county, tn.
The online part of the american antiquarian societys fourth annual adoptabook event is underway. African americans in rutherford county images of america butler, 2009 annals of rutherford county vol. Rutherford birchard hayes october 4, 1822 january 17, 1893 was the 19th president of the. The american antiquarian society, the oldest historical society in the untied states with a. Best 20 community organizations in murfreesboro, tn by superpages. Denied formal education for generations, rutherford countys african american population took advantage of the schools which opened across the county in the wake of reconstruction and in succeeding decades.
View the rutherford county humane society location in murfreesboro, tn. Publisher rutherford county historical society collection middletennesseestateuniversity. Rutherford county humane society in murfreesboro, tn. Bradley academy, reopened in the 1880s as a school for african americans, became the countys first accredited high school for blacks. Facebook surnames web sites, obituaries, biographies, and other material specific to a surname 155 tax lists. Rutherford county tn archives rutherford county tngenweb this page last updated. Early tax list records, 17831895 includes rutherford county source. The adopt a book catalog describes a variety of items acquired by aas curators in recent months. Home rutherford county historical society publications big springs reference url to link to this object, paste this link in email, im or document. Find my past rutherford county archives murfreesboro, tennessee rutherford county archives rutherford county courthouse cultural heritage website rutherford county data collections source.
The rutherford county historical society was incorporated by the state of tennessee as a nonprofit organization on february 10, 1975. Periodical source index search rutherford county, tennessee source. Archives file manager jane colmenares rutherford county tn archives rutherford county tngenweb this page last updated. Rutherford white pages phone books in tennessee tn. Rutherford county animal group dove road sanctuary. This document is designed to help facilitate initial research on rutherford county, north carolina by directing the researcher to the most pertinent geographical, historical. The online part of the american antiquarian society s fourth annual adopt a book event is underway. The adopt abook catalog features a variety of items acquired by aas curators in recent months, which are available for adoption. Some of the postcards have writing, but the majority are blank. How did one become a good teacher in tennessee in 1858.
The online part of the american antiquarian society s fifth annual adopt a book event is underway. The childress family of tennessee rutherford county. What other genealogical resources are available in rutherford county, tn. The rutherford county archives seeks to preserve and make accessible the written. This book is important to rutherford county, and it is for a worthy cause in. Adopt an artifact these messengers from the past place us in the presence of history. Newspapers on microfilm at the tennessee state library and. Search and see photos of adoptable pets in the murfreesboro, tn area. Digitization of the publication was coordinated through the lyrasis mass digitization collaborative and.
Rutherford county historical society the rutherford county historical society was organized in december of 1970, and has its purpose the procurement and. Newspapers on microfilm at the tennessee state library and archives r. Includes listings for the boone county rural telephone company, garden. The digital reproduction the publication has been done with permission of the rutherford county. A majority of these genealogy links fall into 3 categories. Welcome to the american antiquarian society s second annual adopt a book event. The librarian maintains a list of books that would complement the collection. Go to our online catalog to see the history of the publication and the dates held by. The online part of the american antiquarian society s fifth annual adopt abook event is underway. The tennessee genealogical society is always eager to expand the collection at the germantown regional history and genealogy center. The following are links to family history and genealogy, records and resources relevant to rutherford county. Perhaps you are researching your family, your property, perhaps just plain, old fun facts the rchs is an exceptional resource.
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Murfreesboro it is the county seat and largest city. Located in middle tennessee, rutherford county is one of the older counties in the state. Tax lists 1809 18 2012 each year grouped by first letter of surname salem methodist church, rutherford county, tennessee, 18121975 muse, 1976. Home rutherford county historical society publications the childress family of tennessee reference url to link to this object, paste this link in email, im or document. Indentures of apprenticeship were preprinted or hand written forms giving pertinent data concerning the contractual parties, dates of apprenticeship, and including a statement of the obligations and responsibilities of each party. Find the best murfreesboro, tn community organizations on superpages. Archives file manager jane colmenares rutherford county tn archives rutherford county tngenwebthis page last updated. Adopt a loving pet from rutherford county humane society that is in need of a permanent loving home.
New book preserves countys stories rutherford county. Donations and memorials rutherford county library system. Additional items displayed at the adopt a book evening are now also available for online adoption. History of murfreesboro murfreesboro, tn official website. Sketching a history of the early and latter times bush. Do you have any african american descendants with the surname of maney manney, murfree or keeble. The first annual report of the boston cooperative building co. Rutherford county tennessee pioneers born before 1800. Transcribed and indexed by the rutherford county historical society, 1974. This site includes the publications the rutherford county historical society has put out, and is sponsered by the albert gore, sr. Add or remove collections home rutherford county historical society publications the childress family of tennessee reference url to link to this object, paste this link in email, im or document.
Whitepages is the largest and most trusted online phone book and directory. Heres is a little taste of the rare books and items of print epheme. This year marks our eleventh acquisitions fundraiser formerly known as adopta book. African american heritage society of rutherford county. The adoptabook catalog features a variety of items acquired by aas curators in recent months, which are available for adoption. The east tennessee historical society was established in 1834 as the east tennessee historical and antiquarian society.
Stay up to date on the rutherford county government covid19 response in accordance with the governors executive order 22, rutherford county essential offices will be open with limited staffing, but closed to the general public beginning wednesday, april 1 at 7. African american heritage society of rutherford county tennessee. Search our online phone book to find phone numbers, addresses, and more. Industrial growth has been steady since that time, contributing to a stable economy and phenomenal growth. Library staff will select a book in the subject area of your choice. Contribute to the artifacts acquisitions fund each year, important artifacts become available for purchase, many of such historical significance as to be preserved as part of our shared history as east tennesseans. Humane america animal foundation, dba, is a nonprofit.
Rutherford county tennessee historical society preserving. Site index rutherford county archives bibles biographies cemeteries census court deeds history military obituaries photos vitals. Filmed with dickson county herald dickson rutherford. A hundred years of african american education in rutherford county, tennessee, 1865 to 1965 jarmon, 1994 name index brawley creek. Ramsey, son of a pioneer family, the author of one of the states first histories, and also a founder of the tennessee historical society. Freedmens bureau indenture bonds for rutherford county, tennessee. Business oriented sites, personal sites or organization sites.
Whitepages provides the top free people search and tenant screening tool online with contact information for over 250 million people including cell phone numbers and complete background check data compiled from public records, white pages and other directories in all 50 states. Hayes was elected a member of the american antiquarian society in 1890. The adopt a book catalog features a variety of items acquired by aas curators in recent months, which are available for adoption. You see a cute, tigerstriped kitten with white paws and green eyes, just begging for attention. This document is designed to help facilitate initial research on rutherford county, north carolina by directing the researcher to the most pertinent geographical, historical, genealogical, and statistical sources. Rutherford county tennessee historical society source. Mtsu has a student base of over 23,000 and is now the largest undergraduate university in the state of tennessee. Griffith rutherford, who served in the revolutionary army. All of us have a responsibility to protect the history wherever we live, said burgess. The rutherford county archives is currently researching the lives of africanamericans who lived and worked at the oaklands plantation in murfreesboro, tn please contact the rutherford county archives for more information. This collection provides digital copies of the occasional publication of the rutherford county historical society. Adoptabook 2015 with the american antiquarian society. Browse the rutherford county ftp directories browse through all files in the rutherford county usgenweb archives. Our tennessee history books will take you on a trip of the history of its places and events, from nashville to memphis, from blues to wsm radio station.
This is a listing of the original loose wills found at the county archives. The county records preserved at the archive include judicial proceedings, tax documents, and administrative records. Big springs rutherford county historical society publications. Additional items displayed at the adopt abook evening are now also available for online adoption. We tell the story of the people of rutherford county by preserving records and artifacts of historical value and. The freedmens bureau online the freedmens bureau online. You can find reading suggestions through the tennessee electronic library. Rutherford county humane society is a nonprofit, 501c3 organization that has been serving rutherford county since 1979, with the mission to significantly improve the lives of unwanted and neglected animals and to measurably decrease this number through our spay and neuter programs, volunteer foster homes, and successful adoptions. Rutherford county, north carolina special collections at. Rutherford county was formed in 1803 from parts of davidson, williamson and wilson counties, and named in honor of griffith rutherford 17211805. Things to consider before adopting rutherford county paws.
The oldest historical society in the country with a national focus, the aas continues. Rutherford county historical society the rutherford county historical society. The american antiquarian society aas was established by an act of the massachusetts general court in 1812, through the efforts of isaiah thomas, worcester printer and patriot, who donated his collection of 8,000 volumes as the foundation of the collection. Eleven is a lucky number for some of us at the american antiquarian. Publication by rutherford county historical society.
Find flea markets in rutherford county, tn on yellowbook. The rutherford county historical society collection contains photographs, postcards, and a booklet about the early years of rutherford hospital. The rutherford county archives seeks to preserve and make accessible the written documents generated by the government offices. Adopt an artifact east tennessee historical society. Dont be afraid to report a case of possible animal cruelty or abuse, and speak for those who cant speak for themselves. Within months of the adoption of the institution, critics began to charge. Rutherford was a north carolina colonial legislator and an american revolutionary war general, who settled in middle tennessee after the revolution. Additional items displayed at the adoptabook evening are now also available for online adoption. Rutherford county is located in middle tennessee, one of the three grand divisions of tennessee. Rutherford history in the news page 2 rutherford county. The adoptabook catalog features a variety of items acquired by aas curators in recent. The rutherford county historical society has been preserving and promoting our local history since 1971. That is, you may adopt any item by pledging the stated amount. Ramsey, son of a pioneer family, the author of one of the states first histories, and also a.
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