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  • Collection: Fire Company No 2

John Chavis.JPG
John Chavis the driver of the horse wagon at No. 2.

Born in Chambersburg, Orange County, IN, April 4, 1861. He received his education in the public school s of Indiana. He was appointed fireman by Mayor John Lewman May 3, 1905. During his short…

Capt James Cunningham.JPG
James A. Cunningham, Captain of Fire Company No 2.

One of the best known colored men in Danville. He was born near Mansfield, Coffey County, TN, Dec. 24, 1864 and lived on this city for the past twelve years. He was appointed to his present…

Colored Fire Company is Apointed
The appointment of a Colored Manned Fire House, newspaper article.
May 8, 1903

Firehouse No2.JPG
Colored Firefighter and their Headquarter
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