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Senior Officers for the 1967-68 Grove High School Class.

Eddie Routon ~ President Martha McFadden ~ Secretary
David Bussell ~ Vice President Gary Bennett ~ Treasurer

One of several Revolutionary War soldiers who are buried in Henry County is Elias Bowden. He is buried in Cottage Grove Cemetery.

Elias Bowden was the son of John and Margaret "Peggy" Bowden. He served in the Revolutionary War from Isle of Wight Co., VA. and afterwards moved to Henry County.

Revolutionary War soldiers received land grants from the Continental Congress as a reward for their service, which is why many soldiers ended up in Tennessee.

He was born in 1763 and died in 1843 at the age of 79. He married Celia Bowden and they had five children.

As you can imagine, the Fourth of July holiday was the biggest time of the year at the former Sulphur Well, Sulphur Well, which was Henry County's first tourist attraction.

Crowds flocked there to experience the spring waters, which were believed to have healing powers. The resort featured a clubhouse, concession stands, and beaches.

Here is a view of Sulphur Well on July 4 in 1937.

Did you know that Tennessee is the birthplace of miniature golf? Entrepreneur Garnet Carter invented the game in 1927 at Lookout Mountain, near Chattanooga. He created the first franchised version called "Tom Thumb Golf". His wife, Frieda, designed the fantasy obstacles like elves and fairy tales.

We bet you remember Ralph's Miniature Golf, located on Mineral Wells Ave., where the First Bank Branch is today.

Did you go there