The Tennessee Common Assembly designed Henry County on November 7, 1821, and named in honor of Patrick Henry (1736-1799), Virginia statesman, patriot and Revolutionary chief, member of the Virginia colonial and state legislatures and the Continental Congress, governor of Virginia. Henry County became the gateway for the settlement of West Tennessee and beyond. The County… Continue reading Henry County, TN Courthouse – Paris, TN
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Fort Pitt Block House – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Starting with its construction in 1764, the tale of the Fort Pitt Block House is just one that spans approximately three generations of Pittsburgh record. The Block Residence was initially constructed as a defensive redoubt (supplementary fortification) for Fort Pitt, a vital British fortification during the French and Indian War. Immediately after the conflicts on… Continue reading Fort Pitt Block House – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania