THE FORGOTTEN CHILD FUNDRAISING EVENT. SINCERE THANKS TO PARTICIPANTS WHO DONATED TOYS, CLOTHES AND CASH AMOUNTING TO $1,315.00. SPECIAL THANKS TO CHAIRPERSONS: MRS. IRENE CHAPMAN, MRS. BONNIE COOPER AND MRS. DEARTRA MAXWELL WHO DID AN EXCELLENT JOB OF PLANNING FOR THE EVENT. DR. EDNA VARNER MADE A VERY LARGE DONATION IN MEMORY OF HER MOTHER. …
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The Life of W.C. Robinson
Walter Caldwell Robinson, Sr. was the publisher and editor of the Chattanooga Observer. The contributions made by Walter Caldwell Robinson certainly deserve to be recorded and passed on to future generations. He played a very vital role in the black man’s struggle in his city, state and the nation. Robinson was responsible for lessening the …
The Beginnings Of A Community That Survives
THE BEGINNINGS OF A COMMUNITY THAT SURVIVES The Shepherd Community is named for Judge Lewis Shepherd who was the son of one of the largest slaveholders in Hamilton County. Lewis’ father, Col. Lewis Shepherd owned 24 slaves and thousands of acres in Hickory Valley just 2 miles from what is now Shepherd. The farm “Overseer” …
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Education in Shepherd
Chickamauga School Chickamauga School was established in 1871 during the Reconstruction period. The Reconstruction period covers the first 12 years immediately following the end of the Civil War and the abolition of slavery (1865- 1877). The written history of Pilgrim Rock Baptist Church which was established in 1885, mentions that church services were held at …
Black Businesses of Shepherd
Beginning in the 1940’s, Black-owned businesses emerged in Shepherd. The businesses were varied and met the needs of the residents. Many of the businesses no longer exist but for a time, they thrived and proved to be lucrative for the owners. A majority of the businesses were located in “Downtown Shepherd” on Shepherd Road and …
Community Associations of Shepherd and Achievements
As we look back on community organizations that have existed in the Shepherd Community, we realize that there have been three distinct community associations. We have minutes of the first association dating back to the early 1920’s. The name of the first organization was the “Shepherd Community Club.” The president was Rev. J. W. Ridley …
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