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Cronan
Written by Larry Cronan The first village of any size between Reelfoot Lake and the Mississippi River was a village that later became known as Cronanville. All of the early settlers chose to live either on the bank of the river or on the … Continue reading
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Bluebank
A settlement on Reelfoot Lake East of Tiptonville on State Highways 21 and 22 across the highway from a state park by the same name. According to Lexie Leonard, a life-long resident of Bluebank, the settlement was so named because … Continue reading
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Bessie
The village of Bessie was named for the daughter of James C. And Mary Nevill Harris and the wife of Col. Albert E. Markham. Bessie was located on state highway 22 a few miles south of the Kentucky border. A … Continue reading
Old Post Offices and Communities
The following list of towns, villages and place names have been compiled by Betty Wynn Sumara and Abigail Rice Hyde. Sources include County records, County Court minutes , school board records, United States Postal records and personal knowledge.The list will … Continue reading
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Island Number Ten
Island Number Ten was the northern outpost of a chain of five forts on the Mississippi River. These posts were the responsibility of Tennessee Governor Isham HARRIS and state commander, General Gideon PILLOW, until General Leonidas POLK took charge in … Continue reading
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18th TN Calvary
Muster Roll, Co. D, May 11, 1864 Company D was composed of men from what originally was Obion County but ater became Lake County. List prepared from Muster Roll. OFFICERS: Captain: T.H. Taylor First Lieutenant: M.B. Ownsby Second Lieutenant: B.J. … Continue reading
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15th TN Infantry
15th Tennessee Infantry Co. E, “Madrid Bend Guards”: June 8, 1861 Company D was composed of men from what originally was Obion County but later became Lake County. After consolidation with Company A at Corinth, R.B. Donaldson became captain; R.B. … Continue reading
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Lake County History
Reelfoot Lake A series of earthquakes beginning with the first great shock on December 16, 1811 continued for many months. On the night of February 6, 1812 and extending into the hours after midnight the earth opened up and churning … Continue reading
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Old Madie Cemetery
Cemetery next to Willingham Memorial Baptist Church Bear around to the right after passing New Haven Cemetery going toward Tiptonville, TN Transcribed by William & Gay Mathis (11/03/01) lgm2002@bellsouth.net Mary Katherine Argo 1870—1927 Will A. Baker (beloved husband of Cora Baker) 1878–1929? Baby … Continue reading
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Unamed Cemetery
Turn left at stop sign in Ridgely coming from Tiptonville. About ½ mile right side of the road. No name on cemetery Transcribed by William & Gay Mathis (11/03/01) lgm2002@bellsouth.net Sallie L. Johnson ? 3/16/1920 (age 14 months) Mizellar Woods 3/5/1897—6/22/1930 Gradie( son of S. … Continue reading
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