African Americans in Rutherford County

Download or read book African Americans in Rutherford County written by Devora E. Butler and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2012-09-18 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: African Americans have heavily contributed to and shaped the unique and vibrant Rutherford County in middle Tennessee. Located 30 miles southeast of Nashville, Rutherford County is at the state's geographical center. This area is home to the Stones River National Battlefield, a national park that was the site of a major Civil War battle--the Battle of Stones River. Tourists come from all over the world to experience this rich cultural and historic venue that once served, although briefly, as the capital of Tennessee. African American men and women have lived, worked, and toiled here for generations.