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Civil War Sites Preservation Fund Grant Applications Accepted
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Wars Commission, the Tennessee Historical Commission (THC) division responsible for preserving the state’s significant military history, has announced the August 12, 2024 opening of this year’s grant cycle for the Civil War Sites Preservation Fund (CWSPF). This fund is provided by legislation to the Tennessee Historical Commission who approves and awards…
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Veterans of Scott County; Legendary Stories Commander, Henry Barton Cecil; Lost at Sea Henry Barton Cecil was born February 17, 1888 and was the son of Beaty and Pauline Cecil. He entered the service and served in the regular US Navy until his appointment to the United States Naval Academy in 1906 where he graduated…
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Scott County the Beginning Submitted by David Jeffers, Scott County Historical Society, President The Reed family 1st Sgt. Rolman Reed Philippine Insurrection 2nd Lt. Lonus Reed WWI 1st Sgt. Roi man Reed, the son of Wiley and Savorra (Ellis) Reed was born July 20, 1892 and died June 13, 1972 and his brother 2nd Lt. Lonus…
Read MoreChildres celebrates 20 years
Childres celebrates 20 years On July 19, 2024, April Childres celebrated her 20th year of working for Whitehead Insurance Group Inc at the Oneida, TN location. April states “It is a pleasure working for this company. Charlie and Roger care for all of us here at Whitehead Insurance Group. When you have an employer that…
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Classes Karate for Christ Oneida presents Christ centered karate lessons at Oneida Church of God, 1100 Paint Rock Rd., Oneida, TN. Open to everyone 5 years and up regardless of age, size or shape. Suggested donation of $$5.00 per class. For more information call Larry Mason at 302-535-3965. YOGA in the Park – at Oneida…
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Save the Date: Blue heron Ghost Mine, Friday, October 18th, 2024 October is a great time to bring the family down to Blue Heron for traditional storytelling at the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. Join us on Friday, October 18th at 8:00 pm ET for the fourteenth annual Big South Fork Ghost Mine at the…
Read MoreWest represents Scott County in New Mexico
Elijah West, Troop 333 was chosen to go to Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico for a week of Training. 20 people where there to represent The Great Smoky Mountain Council. While there he hiked to Tooth of Time, elevation 9003. Philmont Scout Ranch, the Boy Scouts of America’s premier High Adventure™ base, challenges…
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Scott County senior citizens and friends enjoy games, fellowship and other activities at the Senior Citizens Center in Oneida. Meals are served each Monday and Wednesday.
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Classes The Tennessee College of applied Technology will be offering the HESI test for the LPN program daily until July 31st. Call 423-663-4900 to schedule. Limited seating available. Landmark Christian Academy orientation for the new school year – Due to the increase in students we have split on campus student orientation and homeschool orientation into…
Read MoreVeterans of Scott County; Legendary Stories
Submitted by David Jeffers, Scott County Historical Society, President The sons of Enoch and Elizabeth Robinson Enoch Robinson was born in 1793 in what is now, Hawkins County, Tennessee. He married Elizabeth Childress and moved to what is now Scott County sometime before 1850 and later to Fentress County, Tennessee. He and Elizabeth had 15…
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