BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH
| Homer Pittard was born December 21, 1911, in Rutherford County. He organized the Rutherford County Historical Society and served as county historian for Rutherford County. Dr. Pittard was also an educator, active in both the local public schools and at MTSU. His interest in the history of Rutherford County led him to publish two books on the area. |
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Homer met his wife, Mabel Baxter of Lawrenceburg, at Middle Tennessee State Teachers College where they were both studying to become teachers. They shared an avid interest in education and history, particularly the history of the Civil War. Mabel taught several generations of students in Rutherford County and has published three books on local history. |
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