Battle of Athens, Historic Site

Battle of Athens, Historic Site

The Battle of Athens, Tennessee, August 1 – 2, 1946 The battle was a rebellion of veterans and other citizens of McMinn County as a result of a culmination of events leading up to the August 1946 election. The G.I. Non-Partisan Ticket opposed the county leadership that was in power at the time. Election Day irregularities took place and were…

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