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100
For whom is Rutherford County named?
What is Griffith Rutherford
100
Rutherford County is formed from what surrounding counties?
What is Davidson, Sumner, Wilson & Williamson Counties.
100
Rutherford County was formed in what year?
What is 1803.
100
Whose office is located in the Courthouse and what legislative body currently meets in the historic courtroom?
What is the County Mayor and the County Commission.
200
Who donated the land for the location of the county seat in Murfreesboro and why was it chosen?
What is Capt. William Lytle. It was chosen due to the Tennessee State Legislature mandate that all county seats be located in the geographic center of the county.
200
What is the name of the first country seat? Where was it located and why?
What is Jefferson. It is located on the Stones River because it was a main transportation corridor and water source.
200
What is the founding date of Murfreesboro as a county seat?
What is 1811-1812.
200
Where is a place to come and learn more about the history of Murfreesboro and Rutherford County?
What is the Heritage Center of Murfreesboro and Rutherford County.
300
What is the name of the trail that traveled down East Main Street and through the Square in 1837?
What is Trail of Tears
300
What town name was used before Murfreesboro?
What is Cannonsburgh.
300
What are the years Murfreesboro was a state capitol?
What is 1818-1826.
300
What non-profit organization helps with the downtown square's revitalization? Name some of their events that take place on the Square.
What is Main Street Murfreesboro. Events include JazzFest, Saturday Market, Friday Night Live, Trick or Treat on the Square, Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting.
400
What is the early 20th century highway system whose route went through the Square?
What is the Dixie Highway.
400
What year was the current county courthouse built and what is the architectural style?
What is 1859 and Greek Revival.
400
What happened on the Square on July 13, 1862?
What is the Battle of Murfreesboro.