Mulbery-Washington-Lincoln Historic District
a.k.a. See Also:Douglas, Hugh Bright, House
Roughly Bright, Elk, Green, Main, Lincoln, Mulberry and Washington Sts., Fayetteville, TN Local significance of the district:Listed in National Register of Historic Places in 1984.
The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the Nation’s historic places worthy of preservation. Authorized by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect America’s historic and archeological resources.
Tennessee was the birthplace of the Ku Klux Klan, a notorious white supremacist organization that terrorized African Americans and other minority groups throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The group was founded in Pulaski, Tennessee, in 1865.
The county itself was officially established in 1809 and named after the prominent American statesman and founding father, Abraham Lincoln's father, Captain Abraham Lincoln. During the early 19th century, Lincoln County saw significant growth and development, becoming an important agricultural and transportation hub. The advent of the Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad in the 1850s further fueled its growth, connecting the county to larger markets and allowing for increased agricultural production.
The American Civil War had a profound impact on Lincoln County, as it did on much of Tennessee. The county witnessed several deadly battles and skirmishes, such as the Battle of Guy's Gap and the Battle of Fayetteville. Additionally, the town of Fayetteville, which serves as the county seat, became an important supply center for the Confederate Army. The war brought about significant social and economic changes, including the abolition of slavery and the emergence of a more diversified agricultural landscape.
In the years following the Civil War, Lincoln County rebounded and continued to grow. The agricultural economy shifted towards cattle and dairy farming, while industries such as iron mining and brick production also played a role in the county's economic development. Today, Lincoln County retains its agricultural heritage but has also diversified its economy with the establishment of manufacturing companies and a focus on tourism, due to its historical significance and picturesque landscapes.
Lincoln County Timeline
This timeline provides a glimpse into the major events and milestones that have shaped the history of Lincoln County, Tennessee.
- 1809 - Lincoln County is established on November 16 as one of the 23 original counties of Tennessee.
- 1820 - The town of Fayetteville is incorporated on December 18.
- 1860s - The county plays an important role during the American Civil War, experiencing occupation by both Union and Confederate forces.
- 1871 - The county seat is transferred from Petersburg to Fayetteville.
- 1890s - The Lincoln County Courthouse, located in Fayetteville, is constructed.
- 1930s - The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) begins construction on the Guntersville Dam, which leads to the formation of Guntersville Lake in neighboring Alabama, but also affects portions of Lincoln County.
- 1994 - The Lincoln County Courthouse is added to the National Register of Historic Places.