The Jackson Purchase Historical Society (JPHS) will meet on Saturday September 10 at 10:30 am at the Paris-Henry County Heritage Center, 614 N. Poplar Street, Paris, Tennessee. Our speaker will be Erik Nordberg who will share his research into the history of ball clay mining in west Tennessee and the Jackson Purchase region. Those attending should comply with current state and local public health guidelines for gatherings. The meeting room is large and will allow ample social distancing. Masks will be available for those who wish one. The Society continues to monitor the regional public health situation and may make…
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Stories of Interest from the Hickman Courier from August 31, 1872 A meteor was viewed by several observers in Hickman at ten o’clock on August 26th. Witnesses claimed it was the size of a “full moon” and was “white like molten silver.” The corn crop in the region was reported to be greatly damaged by the drought. However, the tobacco crop appeared to be “never better than present.” Shots were exchanged in Hickman on the evening of August 24th between a Mr. Woodworth and William Craig. Craig was seriously wounded, and it is feared he may die. A man by the name…