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History of Chattanooga, (Hamilton County) Tennessee

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Biographies:

Biography of Charles Keith Bell

Charles Keith Bell, representative, was born at Chattanooga, Tenn., April 18, 1853. He received a commons-school education and was admitted to the bar in 1874. The same year he removed to Texas, locating at Hamilton. In 1880 he was elected district attorney; in 1884, state senator; in 1888, district judge; in 1892 he was elected as a Democratic representative to the 53d Congress, and in 1894 was re-elected to the 54th Congress.

From: Twentieth Century Biographical Dictionary of Notable Americans, Johnson, Rossiter, editor








Tennessee Facts:
Tree: tulip poplar
Bird: mockingbird
Flower: iris
Nickname: Volunteer State
Motto: Agriculture and Commerce
Area (sq. mi.): 42,244
Capitol: Nashville
Admitted: 1 Jun 1796




Hamilton County Facts:

Seat: Chattanooga
Established: 1819
Formed from: Rhea and Indian lands


Below is an historic public domain photo by a photographer from Chattanooga TN, courtesy of Classyarts.com


Little African American Girl in Chattanooga Tennessee

Some Historic Photographers from Chattanooga

  • Blackford, John D
  • Dean, H L
  • Judd, A W
  • Mooney, James
  • Moore, W S
  • Schmedling, M E
  • Taylor, Morgan P
Courtesy of Classyarts.com





Chattanooga is situated 206 meters above sea level.



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