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De Anquinos, 1800s Photographer
I was sent a photo recently by my history-lovin’ friend, Carol Robertson White, that led me down a rabbit hole into 1800s photography. The photo is branded L. L. De Anquinos and lists Bell Buckle as a branch gallery. I discovered that Lawrence L. De Anquinos was a prominent photographer during the late 19th and…
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The Linch Hotel Part 3
What happened next with the old hotel may not have been on anyone’s bingo card, but it certainly helped shape the history of this incredible home. The Crawford heirs sold the hotel to the Crouch-Wilson & Co. The Hinkles and a Mr. George Anderson managed it for a time. In 1936, it was sold to…
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The Linch Hotel Part 2
Let’s get back to the old hotel! By the time the Crawfords purchased it in 1914, it had become widely known as the Bellbuckle Hotel. They may have decided that the hotel business wasn’t for them, because 3 years later, they put it and lots around it up for sale. Sadly, W. P. Crawford fell…
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W. R. Webb Elected to US Senate
On this day, 111 years ago, the distinguished William R. “Sawney” Webb was elected to the United States Senate. The pivotal election was to fill the void left by the untimely passing of Robert L. Taylor in 1912 during his tenure in office. Initially appointed by Tennessee Governor Ben W. Hooper, Newell Sanders held the…
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Cancer Cure Claim, Bell Buckle 1853
Did you know that the cure for cancer was claimed to have been found here in Bell Buckle waaaaaaay back in 1853? Yes, the father of our town’s founder – Mr. Townzin Fugitt said he had discovered the recipe and placed advertisements for it in the newspaper. $5 and it was all yours! That’s about…
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The Linch Hotel Part 1
Behold the town’s living time capsule! This old place has probably seen more things than most. Passersby may ask – “Is that a house? A hotel? A museum?”. These walls? Oh they hold more stories than your grandma’s attic. Stories of old Bellbuckle, of both locals and visitors alike. The first and original purpose…
Welcome to Historic Bell Buckle!
Here you’ll find stories of old Bellbuckle. Yep, Bellbuckle – one word. The United States Postal Service didn’t officially add the space until 1935. I hope to share the history of this town, its people, and its structures. I am an unofficial historian with a passion for digging into times gone by. The FBI of the past, as I like to say. I am grateful to be a part of this community and live in a place that is brimming with untold stories yet to be discovered, and to be able share them with you.
Amy Edmiston
Creator & Resident Research Nerd
Efforts are underway to restore the old Bell Buckle school! This is going to be a wonderful space for the community and we are excited to see it brough back to life. Learn more about its history and how you can become a Friend of Historic Bell Buckle School here.
