The Historical Society of Loudon County sponsored, “The History of Philadelphia: Bicentennial Edition, 1822-2022,” in the fellowship hall of First Baptist Church in Philadelphia on Sunday.
Philadelphia resident and local historian Ruth Henderson McQueen spoke about significant dates in the history of the city. Exhibits of old maps and artwork depicting historic buildings and homes were displayed around the hall.
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