Decatur County TN CIVIL WAR
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 Perhaps no other state was more divided over the Civil War than Tennessee. Decatur County was equally as divided in opinion, sentiment and military service. On the vote of the question of "separation" or "no separation" there were cast 310 votes for "separation" and 558 votes for "no separation". The picture shows a gathering of reunion of the "old soldiers" from Decatur County who served with the Union Army. Those in the picture have been identified from left to right as:
It is believed that the picture was made about 1902 in Parson. The 45 star flag was correct from January 4, 1896, when Utah became the 45th state, until November 16, 1907 when Oklahoma became the 46th state. From my personal observations I believe the picture was made near the intersection of West Second Street and South Tennessee Avenue looking southwest. I have information from a reliable source that there was another picture of Union Veterans in uniform and displaying a drum with a picture of a crowing rooster on it with some type slogan. Can you help us? We would like to have any pictures of Civil ar Veterans. The Decatur County Historical Society wants to preserve your old family, school, historical pictures, stories and documents. Please do not throw away old pictures or documents regardless of condition. if you have old negatives we would like to review those as well. B ring them to us or mail to the Decatur County Historical Society. P.O. Box 700 Decaturville TN 38329 and / or R.C. Stegall, 114 Gracelyn Dr. Jackson TN 38305. 731-661-9125 barbsteg@aenas.net |
