St. Elmo (Tenn.) Records, 1911-1922: Finding aid

Item

Finding Aid Title
St. Elmo (Tenn.) Records, 1911-1922: Finding aid
Collection Title
Town of St. Elmo records
Date Created
1911-1922
Extent
.25 linear feet
Creator
St. Elmo (Tenn.)
Biographical or Historical Note
The town of St. Elmo, Tennessee, located south of Chattanooga at the base of Lookout Mountain, began as Kirkland. In 1888, the post office changed its name to St. Elmo, after a popular novel by August Evans which was set around Kirkland. St. Elmo was incorporated in 1905. It became part of the city of Chattanooga when it was annexed in September 1929.
Description
Records generated by St. Elmo town officials from 1911-1922, including Items include town charter, treasurer's reports, marshall's reports (on stock ordinance), letters to the town commissioners and mayors, ordinances, and public utilities information.
Identifier
Acc. 102
Language
English
Access Rights
Collection is open for access.
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