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Avatar photoLamar Marshall

Local historian Lamar Marshall’s 5th great-grandfather was Thomas McClure and his other ancestors include Blythes, McGahas, Chastains, and Moodys.
Macon County History Close-up: Was the State Prison site at Franklin a Cherokee Removal Site in 1838?

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Macon County History Close-up: Was the State Prison site at Franklin a Cherokee Removal Site in 1838?

By Lamar Marshall

April 10, 2025

What’s in a name? Nikwasi – Part II

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What’s in a name? Nikwasi – Part II

By Lamar Marshall

March 28, 2024

What’s in a name? Noquisiyi

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What’s in a name? Noquisiyi

By Lamar Marshall

January 18, 2024

What’s in a name? Cowee Town

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What’s in a name? Cowee Town

By Lamar Marshall

November 22, 2023

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