In 1910, devastating fires destroyed several key businesses and buildings in La Grange, including structures owned by Dr. R.B. Cassady. The local and Louisville fire departments prevented total destruction, but the incident led to the death of Mayor D. Carlos McDowell in a tragic accident.
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