Collection of Historical Items
The Robertson County History Museum houses a diverse collection of historical items that provide insight into the county’s past. These items include:
- Limited edition prints, showcasing historical scenes and artwork.
- A variety of historical publications offer in-depth information on local history.
- Original lithographic postcards, depicting historical views and landmarks.
These collections were previously displayed during regular museum hours, offering a glimpse into Robertson County’s heritage. For the most up-to-date information, don’t hesitate to get in touch with the Robertson County History Museum directly.
A Pinch of This, A Dash of That . . . and A Lump the Size of an Egg
This cookbook, containing over 300 pages, is a collection of recipes from members, families, and friends of the Robertson County Historical Society. The dates range from the nineteenth century to the early twenty-first century.
Robertson County, Tennessee – Home of the World’s Finest Celebrating 200 Years
By Yolanda G. Reid & Rick Gregory
Hundreds of never-before-published photographs, as well as many maps, sketches, excerpts from Civil War letters, and much more, are included in this extensively researched book.
Beany’s Notes
- New note cards from the art work of Beany Elam.
- “Sites of Yesterday”, ten cards & envelopes.
Brother Can You Spare A Billion?
- An Emmy Award-Winning Film Narrated By Walter Cronkite.
- The Story of Jesse Holman Jones on CD
Goodspeed History of Robertson County
The general history and biographical information of Robertson County originally published in 1887 by the Goodspeed Publishing Company.
As I Remember
By Dr. Farris F. Moore
Dr. Moore Talks about his early family in Robertson County and tells interesting life stories about his days of ministry in the Methodist Church.
Authenticated History of the Bell Witch
Originally published in 1894 by M. V. Ingram, this book details the story of the world’s greatest unexplained phenomenon.
Robertson County’s Heritage of Homes
by Deborah Kelley Henderson
Historical sketches of sixty-four of Robertson County’s historic homes and places with photos, including nine of those on the National Register of Historic Places.
A County Called Robertson DVD
A unique look at the people and events that shaped modern-day Robertson County
Field of Dreamers
by John Majors
Celebrating Tennessee High School Sports by Gene Pearce Foreword
Winds of Change
by David C. Allen
Chronicles the four years of the Civil War in Robertson County through first-hand accounts of residents and soldiers taken from diaries, memoirs, letters, and published accounts. Also contained in the book are detailed unit histories and descriptions of the regiments formed or stationed in the county, as well as unit rosters for Confederate, Union, and African-American soldiers from Robertson County.
Robertson County Distilleries
1796-1909 by Kay Baker Gaston
24-page booklet detailing the history of the “Whiskey Era” in Robertson County. Published by the Robertson County Historical Society, 1984.
Springfield High School Football 1963 DVD
Springfield High School game film from 1963, converted into a DVD
1840 Robertson County Census
Transcribed by Byron Sistler
Alphabetical listing of all household heads, with statistical detail showing composition of the family by sex and age groups.
Springfield’s First 100 Years
by Chas. H. Love
A history of Springfield from its founding until February 1, 1897. Written by Chas. H. Love and first published in the Robertson County Times beginning, September 21, 1944. Published in 2003 with special permission from the Robertson County Times by the Robertson County Historical Society, reformatted and indexed.
The Springfield I Have Known for the Last Forty-Six Years
by Chas. H. Love
Articles originally published in The Robertson County Times, beginning with its February 4, 1943 edition.Published in 2003 with special permission from the Robertson County Times by the Robertson County Historical Society, reformatted and indexed.
The Last of the South Town Rinky Dinks
By Don Harpe
An Intimate and personal look at small town life in the rural South in the late ’40s and early ’50s
1900 Robertson County Census
Transcribed by Michael Denning
Arranged by families in civil districts with a surname index. There were 18 civil districts.
The Washingtons of Wessyngton Plantation
by John F. Baker Jr.
As a result of the discovery that two of the former slaves pictured in his seventh grade social studies book were his great, great grandparents, the author’s research project of more than thirty years resulted in this book.
Widows, Weepers & Wakes Mourning in Middle Tennessee
By Janet S. Hasson
The period 1850 to 1890 was considered the peak of the “Cult of Mourning.” Expensive funerals were an opportunity to display wealth and social position. Queen Victoria is often credited with making mourning fashionable.
Springfield Girl
by Martha Frances Bell White
A memoir of Martha Bell White, detailing her years growing up in Springfield and Robertson County. Martha, the daughter of Walter L. Bell and Myrtle Simpkins, was born in Robertson County in 1914.
Obituaries and Death Records, 1802-1930
By Gregory G. Poole
America’s First Ladies Coloring Book
1789-2008 By Dover
Old Fashion Farm Life Coloring Book
19th Century Activities, By Dover
American Presidents Coloring Book
1789-2008, By Dover
