Category Archives: Local History & Information
U. S. Census Bureau County Quick Facts
The U. S. Census Bureau is responsible for maintaining official data for every recognized populated location in the nation. Current details for the three counties are available by clicking here.
Continue reading →Early Settlers of the Region
Some of the earliest settlers of Overton, Fentress, and Pickett Counties are listed below. If you have information to share about pioneer families or individuals, please contact us. Overton Fentress Pickett Clark Flowers Franklin Garrett Hill Parris Pendergrass … Continue reading →
Josephine’s Journal, a Local Blog
Ms. Emily McCoramick Sells writes “Josephine’s Journal” as a column for the Overton County News. The blog is filled with stories, memories, and photos from the area. Click here to wander through Ms. Sells’ musings. Be sure to read her … Continue reading →
Howell Lester Pickett, Namesake of Pickett County
Pickett County, Tennessee, was created in 1879 from Fentress and Overton counties and named in honor of Howell Lester PICKETT, the youngest man in the state for whom a county was ever named. Howell L. PICKETT was born 13 Aug … Continue reading →
1890 Census Civil War Veterans and Widows – Pickett, Fentress, Clay Counties
This listing of all Union Civil War veterans and their wives in the 1890 Census for Pickett, Fentress, and Clay Counties was compiled by Tami Ramsey. This abstraction includes name, rank, company, town they lived in, any ailments, and county … Continue reading →
River Bluffs & Backroads Driving Tour
The Borderlands Foundation, in partnership with the Tennessee Civil War National Heritage Area (funded by the National Park Service), produced a 12-page pamphlet that details “a driving tour of the Upper Cumberland.” This information is invaluable if you are visiting … Continue reading →
Cordell Hull Birthplace & Museum State Park – Pickett County
Cordell is best-known historically as the individual who pushed hardest to form the United Nations after the end of World War I. He was born near Byrdstown. The Cordell Hull Birthplace and Museum State Park is owned and managed by … Continue reading →
Travisville Community
Travisville was the location of the first Civil War military action in Tennessee, known as the “Affair at Travisville.” Union troops of the 12th Kentucky Calvary and the Home Guards of Houstonville Cavalry attacked a Confederate encampment at Travisville on … Continue reading →
Pickett County – Genealogical “Fact Sheet”
Source: Tennessee State Library & Archives. Click here to check for the most updated version. Pickett County Pickett County was formed in 1879 from Fentress and Overton counties(Acts of Tennessee 1879, Chapter 34). The county seat is Byrdstown. There was … Continue reading →