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Henry
County has a rich and diverse history. The story of Henry County is
a tale of family farms, entrepreneurs, political leaders, overcoming the
struggles of war, and coming together in times of crisis and need.
Here are a few highlights
from our permanent exhibit.
Conway
Bible |
Captain Conway organized a company of Confederate Troops in 1861. The
“Ladies of Paris” presented the bible to him on the Henry County
Courthouse steps on May 20, 1861. The bible survived several battles,
to include Shiloh. Captain Conway did not. |
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Col.
S.H. Caldwell wore this uniform when he rode with General Nathan Bedford
Forrest during the Civil War. Caldwell, a Paris native, served the
Confederacy as a physician. |
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This revolver, hat,
ammo belt, and pouch belonged to Captain John W. Travis.
Captain Travis led a company of men from Paris, Waverly, and Clarksville
in battle during the Spanish-American War of 1898. |
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