When was it published?

January 24, 1854 in The Camden Weekly Journal

Domestic News January 24, 1854

The Camden Weekly Journal

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Heavy Snow Storm, Chattanooga, Unprecedented Snowfall, Building Damage, Mules Trapped

Camden, Kershaw County, South Carolina

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What is this article about?

Heavy snow storm in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on Saturday the 7th blanketed the ground with 10-12 inches, an event unprecedented in local memory. Sunday saw locals sledding for fun. Snow weight caused minor damage to buildings and warehouses; mules were trapped in a stable but sustained little injury.

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HEAVY SNOW STORM.—On Saturday, the 7th, it early began to snow, which continued until 10 o'clock at night, covering the ground to the depth of ten or twelve inches. The like has not occurred here before within the recollection of our oldest citizens.

On Sunday several wicked sinners gathered up something after the jumper kind, and rode about town, much to the delight of themselves and the bystanders generally. The weight of snow crushed in several buildings, doing some little damage among the warehouses. Also, a lot of mules were hedged in some, in a stable by the pressure of roof and fodder, but escaped little injured.—Chattanooga (Tenn.) Advertiser.

What sub-type of article is it?

Weather Disaster

What keywords are associated?

Heavy Snow Storm Chattanooga Unprecedented Snowfall Building Damage Mules Trapped

Where did it happen?

Chattanooga (Tenn.)

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Chattanooga (Tenn.)

Event Date

Saturday, The 7th

Outcome

minor damage to several buildings and warehouses; mules trapped in stable by snow pressure but escaped with little injury; no human casualties mentioned.

Event Details

Heavy snow began early on Saturday the 7th and continued until 10 PM, accumulating 10-12 inches, unprecedented in local memory. On Sunday, locals improvised sleds and rode around town for amusement. Snow weight crushed parts of buildings and trapped mules in a stable.