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FRANKLIN, Tennessee in the 1870s: 1 through 2 of 2

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  1. A Bride Preaches Before Her Wedding
    date November, 1870map FRANKLIN, Tennesseetags Church/Religious-Activity, Education, Women

    The Williamson Journal of Franklin, Tennessee announced the local marriage of Mary A Stinebaugh and Rev. Henry J. Bradford in late 1870. The outspoken Mary Stinebaugh graduated from Oberlin College and became a Methodist preacher before her marriage. Right before her wedding ceremony she preached before the entire conference in session. Afterwards she promptly stepped down to the altar to get married....

  2. Nashville Industrial Exposition supposed to show the New South
    date September 10, 1874map FRANKLIN, Tennesseetags Crime/Violence, Economy, Urban-Life/Boosterism

    In an Ohio newspaper, continued lynching in Tennessee overshadowed the Nashville Industrial Exposition. The Tennessee Historical Society hoped that the exposition would show the future of the South and respect or a proud military history. Local businesses shut down as a military and civic parade marched down the street. The most popular exhibit was an exotic Egyptian mummy display and a collection...