Memories of Marion

U.S. 41 1940s
This postcard dates from the late 1940s, the view is of U. S. 41 looking west toward Nashville from Monteagle. Once you have had the opportunity… Login to continue reading Login…

Tennessee Coal Iron & RR Company Furnaces 1912
These furnaces were part of the Tennessee Coal Iron & RR Company which was located at the edge of the mountain across from the mouth of… Login to continue reading Login…

Charles “Chess” McCartney
This postcard shows Charles “Chess” McCartney and his goat caravan near Monteagle. His son accompanied him as he meandered all over the country, beginning in 1936.… Login to continue reading Login…

Marion Memorial Bridge 1936
There are many real picture postcards of the Marion Memorial Bridge and this is one of the oldest as it dates from September 1936. There… Login to continue reading Login…

Will Cummings Highway 1949
The Will Cummings Highway, named for the Hamilton County judge who pioneered road building in the early 1900s, extends from Jasper to Chattanooga. This image… Login to continue reading Login…

Cedar Avenue 1913
This postcard of Cedar Avenue in South Pittsburg is dated Sept. 21, 1913. Mailed to Miss Daisy Boyce in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma from her brother,… Login to continue reading Login…

Ketner’s Mill 1987
This real picture postcard of Ketner’s Grist Mill near Victoria was taken by Christine Smith in 1987. It is listed on the National Register of… Login to continue reading Login…

The Tennessee Restaurant 1960s
From the early to mid-1960s, The Tennessean Restaurant did a bustling business specializing in Country Ham, Hot Biscuits, Fresh Tennessee River Catfish and Hush Puppies.… Login to continue reading Login…

United States Stove Company
This is an advertising postcard for the United States Stove Company that was located on Cedar Avenue in South Pittsburg. Dating from 1955 and mailed to Haning’s Inc… Login to continue reading Login…

Mullins Cove 1920s
This image shows three people in a boat traveling down the Tennessee River in the Mullins Cove area of Marion County in the early 1920s.… Login to continue reading Login…
