African Americans of Chattanooga

Beginning in 1541 with Hernando De Soto's Spanish expedition for gold, African Americans have held a prominent place in Chattanooga's history. Author Rita Lorraine Hubbard chronicles the ways African Americans have shaped Chattanooga, and presents inspirational achievements that have gone largely unheralded over the years.

Special Dedication	p. 7
Preface	p. 9
Acknowledgements	p. 11
Early History
Early History of African Americans in Tennessee	p. 15
Early African American Schools	p. 35
Early African American Commerce	p. 49
Notable People and Places
Notable African Americans Who Had an Impact on the United States	p. 53
Notable Places and Events That Had an Impact on the United States	p. 77
Early Medical Care
Early Medical Care in Chattanooga	p. 85
Early African American Physicians	p. 89
African American Hospitals in Chattanooga	p. 97
The Thriving African American Community of Yesterday
The Thriving African American Community	p. 105
Noteworthy African American Establishments	p. 117
Other African American Facts
Early Tennessee State Representatives	p. 123
Early Chattanooga African American Newspapers	p. 125
Lynchings and Hangings in Chattanooga	p. 127
Early Record Setters	p. 129
Early Chattanooga Celebrities	p. 133
African American Markers in Chattanooga	p. 135
Yearbook	p. 137
Street/Area Names, Former Street Names First	p. 141
Street/Area Names, Present-day Street Names First	p. 145
Notes	p. 149
Bibliography	p. 153
About the Author	p. 157
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