Memories of Marion

Richard City 1930s
In this photo from the 1930s a truck is shown spreading tar on a dirt street in Richard City, probably the first step in putting down… Login to continue reading Login…

Baptism at Tennessee River
Taking place somewhere on the “Southside” is a baptism on the Tennessee River. This image most likely dates between 1910 and 1925. For nearly a century… Login to continue reading Login…

The Powell Family 1905
Barton Powell and his wife Martha Jane Bryant Powell (seated center) are pictured here with their daughter Leona Powell Barbee who is seated to the… Login to continue reading Login…

Independence Day Celebration 1913
This photo shows a buggy all decked out in festive colors for an Independence Day celebration at South Pittsburg in July 1913. -Submitted by David… Login to continue reading Login…

Nickajack Cave 1910
This is a circa 1910 image of Nickajack Cave. There is a dirt road leading up toward the cave and near it a stone wall.… Login to continue reading Login…

Rankin’s Ferry 1939
There are four different postcards of Rankin’s Ferry, first operated in 1914, known to exist. All are Real Picture Postcards by Cline of Chattanooga, and… Login to continue reading Login…

South Pittsburg and Tennessee River 1906
This is a view taken from Lodge’s Point, as there were no planes taking aerial photographs in 1906. The postcard provides a good view of… Login to continue reading Login…

Burns Island and Tennessee River 1911
This postcard is postmarked July 18, 1911 and it shows the Tennessee River as you look North toward the Cumberland Mountain Range. Taken from Lodge… Login to continue reading Login…

Farmer Johns Restaurant 1960s
In the late 1960s, John Acuff bought The Tennessean Restaurant at Jasper, added a barn-like upper portion and opened up a restaurant that he called Farmer… Login to continue reading Login…

First Baptist Church 1908
Dating from about 1908, this real picture postcard shows one of South Pittsburg’s architectural treasures, the First Baptist Church located at Fifth and Laurel Streets. The “Old Stone… Login to continue reading Login…
