Civil War In Charlotte - Marauding gangs of FreebootersIn 1860, 300 people lived in Charlotte, the Dickson County seat. During the war, the residents witnessed considerable military activity, beginning Feb... [click for more]
Fighting for Freedom - Promise Land Civil War HeroesThe Emancipation Proclamation, issued January 1, 1863, authorized the recruiting of African Americans as United States soldiers. It inspired men, like... [click for more]
Harpeth Shoals - Hazardous NavigationAfter the fall of Fort Donelson in February 1862, Federal forces gained control of Nashville and transported most of their supplies to the city via th... [click for more]
Leech-Larkins FarmLeech-Larkins Farm is listed in the National Register of Historic PlacesHistoric Family Farms in Middle Tennessee MPS... [click for more]
Neblett Place FarmNeblett Place Farm is listed in the National Register of Historic PlacesHistoric Family Farms in Middle Tennessee MPS... [click for more]
Promise LandIn this locality shortly after the Civil War, freed slaves established Promise Land, the first African-American community of Dickson County. Early set... [click for more]
