“Earthquake!”
Date
1-29-1812
Newspaper
The Times
Page and Column
Page 3, Column 2
Newspaper Location
Charleston, South Carolina
Serial Number
388
Abstract
Felt report from Clarksville, Tennessee for the December 16, 1811 earthquake. “On Sunday night, the 15th we experienced the effects of an alarming earthquake-the shocks of which still continue to be felt- and at this time (Friday) we see the rocking of the houses attended by a loud rumbling-It proceeds from the southward-great anxiety will be experienced until we hear from that country.”
Transcript
EARTHQUAKE!! On Sunday night, the 15th, we experienced the effects of an alarming earthquake-the shocks of which still continue to be felt-and at this time (Friday) we see the rocking of the houses attended by a loud rumbling-It proceeds from the southward-great anxiety will be experienced until we hear from that country. Clarkesville, (Tenn.) Dec. 23.
Recommended Citation
"“Earthquake!”" (1812). New Madrid Compendium Far-Field Database. 381.
https://digitalcommons.memphis.edu/cas-ceri-new-madrid-compendium/381
