Robert Smith

WE ARE HIRING!

We are adding to our team at the Lincoln County Public Library! Come be a part of the exciting work we are doing!

The position currently open is for a part-time Circulation Clerk. Full details can be found under About Us-Employment. 

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  • First African American owner of Smith Cleaners, 1930’s 
  • First African American to own a hotel in Brookhaven   
  • Owner of cafe, “White Castles” and a Barbershop  
  • Owner of Robert Smith logging  
  • Faithful worker with NAACP 
  • Member of Mason and ELKS Lodge   
  • Member of Rose Hill M.B. Church  
  • Married Alberta Newman.  Second marriage to Mary Emma Diggs  
  • 5 daughters
  • Died 1998  
Robert Smith