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Limestone - (Images of America (Arcadia Publishing)) by James Brooks (Paperback)

Limestone - (Images of America (Arcadia Publishing)) by  James Brooks (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>In the late 18th century, Limestone, Tennessee, saw a quick succession of fascinating events. Washington College Academy, named after Pres. George Washington, was opened in 1780. In 1786, Limestone was the birthplace of Davy Crockett, America s most famous frontiersman and folk hero, and in 1792, the community s signature stone dwelling, the Colonel Gillespie House, was built. A Civil War battle was later fought in the town. Limestone prospered in the early 20th century as a watering stop for livestock trains but then declined as a rural trading center with the popularity of the automobile. Through fire, floods, war, and economic downturn, this unincorporated community s rural spirit enabled Limestone to successfully meet the needs of its citizens into the 21st century."

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