Today in Johnson City History, Friday, August 8, 2025
Jonesboro happenings, bridge at breakfast, the beginning of school and more
Tuesday, August 8, 1775: Two hundred and fifty years ago today, “Capt. John Lindzee entered Gloucester harbor while pursuing a vessel. Locals in the village of Gloucester began firing on the British boats. Capt. Lindzee fired on the town with his ship’s six pounders while another previously captured schooner attempted to rescue the men sent to capture the ship. The rescue attempt failed and half of Capt. Lindzee’s crew was captured along with the prize schooner, three boats, and a significant quantity of arms.