Thomas Crutchfield and his family moved to Chattanooga in early 1830's,
just as the Cherokees were being removed. As the town of Chattanooga was
established, Crutchfield helped survey and clear the
streets.
Crutchfield and his brother-in-law established a brick kiln near the
river and built Chattanooga's first brick homes for James Whiteside and Dr.
Milo Smith.
A strong businessman Crutchfield built one of Chattanooga's first
hotels near his home along Ninth Street. The large wooden Crutchfield Hotel
played a significant role in the history of Chattanooga, often serving as a
meeting place for civic leaders, political rallies and a general gathering
place.
Crutchfield was extremely interested in the Western and Atlantic
railroad being built by the State of Georgia and worked with officials to assure
that Chattanooga would be the northern terminus of the rail line. Unfortunately,
Crutchfield did not live to see the rail line or depot completed as he died
while on a trip to Nashville in 1850.
Thomas Crutchfield, Sr. was the 6th Mayor of Chattanooga, TN
Contributor: Sylvia Gowen Gardenhire (46830956) •
just as the Cherokees were being removed. As the town of Chattanooga was
established, Crutchfield helped survey and clear the
streets.
Crutchfield and his brother-in-law established a brick kiln near the
river and built Chattanooga's first brick homes for James Whiteside and Dr.
Milo Smith.
A strong businessman Crutchfield built one of Chattanooga's first
hotels near his home along Ninth Street. The large wooden Crutchfield Hotel
played a significant role in the history of Chattanooga, often serving as a
meeting place for civic leaders, political rallies and a general gathering
place.
Crutchfield was extremely interested in the Western and Atlantic
railroad being built by the State of Georgia and worked with officials to assure
that Chattanooga would be the northern terminus of the rail line. Unfortunately,
Crutchfield did not live to see the rail line or depot completed as he died
while on a trip to Nashville in 1850.
Thomas Crutchfield, Sr. was the 6th Mayor of Chattanooga, TN
Contributor: Sylvia Gowen Gardenhire (46830956) •
Thomas Crutchfield and his family moved to Chattanooga in early 1830's,
just as the Cherokees were being removed. As the town of Chattanooga was
established, Crutchfield helped survey and clear the
streets.
Crutchfield and his brother-in-law established a brick kiln near the
river and built Chattanooga's first brick homes for James Whiteside and Dr.
Milo Smith.
A strong businessman Crutchfield built one of Chattanooga's first
hotels near his home along Ninth Street. The large wooden Crutchfield Hotel
played a significant role in the history of Chattanooga, often serving as a
meeting place for civic leaders, political rallies and a general gathering
place.
Crutchfield was extremely interested in the Western and Atlantic
railroad being built by the State of Georgia and worked with officials to assure
that Chattanooga would be the northern terminus of the rail line. Unfortunately,
Crutchfield did not live to see the rail line or depot completed as he died
while on a trip to Nashville in 1850.
Thomas Crutchfield, Sr. was the 6th Mayor of Chattanooga, TN
Contributor: Sylvia Gowen Gardenhire (46830956) •
just as the Cherokees were being removed. As the town of Chattanooga was
established, Crutchfield helped survey and clear the
streets.
Crutchfield and his brother-in-law established a brick kiln near the
river and built Chattanooga's first brick homes for James Whiteside and Dr.
Milo Smith.
A strong businessman Crutchfield built one of Chattanooga's first
hotels near his home along Ninth Street. The large wooden Crutchfield Hotel
played a significant role in the history of Chattanooga, often serving as a
meeting place for civic leaders, political rallies and a general gathering
place.
Crutchfield was extremely interested in the Western and Atlantic
railroad being built by the State of Georgia and worked with officials to assure
that Chattanooga would be the northern terminus of the rail line. Unfortunately,
Crutchfield did not live to see the rail line or depot completed as he died
while on a trip to Nashville in 1850.
Thomas Crutchfield, Sr. was the 6th Mayor of Chattanooga, TN
Contributor: Sylvia Gowen Gardenhire (46830956) •
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