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7/02/00

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DOWELLTOWN, TENNESSEE

 

HISTORY OF DOWELLTOWN

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BATTLE OF SNOW HILL
On April 3, 1863, two Union brigades under Gen. Stanley advanced to this position to battle a Confederate Division commanded by Col. Gano of Morgan's Calvary 1/2 mile east on Snow Hill. Union wounded were taken to the Williams house 300 yards to the east. Union dead were buried 300 yards northeast in unmarked graves. Confederate dead were buried near the Methodist Church 4 miles east in unmarked graves. Stone breastwork used by the Confederates are still present at the foot of Snow Hill.

 

PEOPLE OF DOWELLTOWN
Founded by Frank Dowell 1876 Frank Dowell - first postmaster

 

DOWNTOWN DOWELLTOWN
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VILLAGE SQUARE DOWELLTON POST OFFICE

 

HISTORIC HOMES OF DOWELLTOWN
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CHURCHES OF DOWELLTOWN
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DOWELLTOWN METHODIST CHURCH
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DOWELLTOWN MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

     

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