Murders on Main Street is Oct. 6-8 in Etowah
The Etowah Area Chamber of Commerce combines entertainment with true local history in the 6th annual presentation of Murders on Main Street.
Murders on Main Street is a historic interpretation of six murders that occurred on Tennessee Avenue during Etowah’s first 40 years from 1908-1947. Tours will be held on Oct. 6-8 from 6:30-9 p.m.
Participants will witness scenes of the crime as history comes alive while walking to the actual spots where the murders occurred. They will hear from those accused of murder and their victims as portrayed by actors from the Gem Players Association.
"All of these murders are a unique part of Etowah’s past,” said Chamber Director Durant Tullock. “All of the events were taken straight out of the newspaper accounts and court documents to correctly adhere to what occurred at the time. The events are ones that many of us have heard over the years. Many myths and legends surround these actual events and we hope to teach history in an entertaining venue.
"The first documented murder on Tennessee Avenue took place in 1908 when Etowah was in its infancy. The ruggedness that the new railroad town brought is evident in some of the earliest murders,” adds Mr. Tullock.
This 10-block walking tour will take participants by lantern light through the downtown district leaving the L&N Depot every 15 minutes beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 and reservations are required.
To order tickets contact the Etowah Area Chamber of Commerce Office at 263-2228 or email director@etowahcoc.org. Tickets are on sale now and are limited.
Murders on Main Street is Oct. 6-8 in Etowah