Welcome to the Obion County, TNGenWeb site. My name is Connie Burkett and I am the “interim” county host. You will find many resources to assist you with your family history research on this site. We have vital records, burial records, and much more. Of course, we always welcome contributions!
Obion County is in the NW corner of Tennessee in the western grand division of the state, and was created in 1823 from Indian lands. It is named for the Obion River, chief watercourse of the area; the origin of the name is obscure — possibly an Indian word meaning “many prongs” or the name of a French-Irish explorer. The present county seat is Union City. The first county seat was Troy.
Neighboring counties:
- Weakley County, TN
- Gibson County, TN
- Giles County, TN
- Dyer County TN
- Lake County TN
- Fulton County, KY
- Pemiscot County, MO
- Mississippi County, MO
- New Madrid County, MO
Header Photo Credit: flickr.com (by “Girl in Sneakers” Rachel Melton)