Chattanooga Founders’ 12th is a group of twelve founders who played a pivotal role in the development and growth of Chattanooga, Tennessee. These individuals were instrumental in establishing the city’s economic, social, and cultural landscape, and their contributions continue to shape Chattanooga today.
The Chattanooga Founders’ 12th were: Adolph Ochs, C.C. Bramblett, George H. Patten, H. Clay Evans, J.T. Lupton, L.C. Houk, L.L. Stanton, O.B. Andrews, R.C. McCallie, S.R. Read, T.C. Thompson, and Z.C. Patten. These men were all successful businessmen and civic leaders who shared a vision for Chattanooga’s future. They worked together to establish businesses, schools, churches, and other institutions that would serve the city’s growing population.
