↓
 

Overton – Fentress – Pickett Counties TNGenWeb Project

Three counties, connected by history, geography, and so much more!

  • About This Site
    • What’s New?
    • Site Updates Newsletter Subscription
  • Local History and Information
    • Civil War History
    • Historic Sites
    • Maps and Gazetteers
    • Research Repositories and Contacts
  • Photo Albums
  • Research Aids
    • Individuals and Families
    • Searchable Databases
    • Cemetery and Burial Records
    • Ethnic Research
    • Military Records
    • Public Records
      • Census Records
      • Court and Council Records
      • Land and Property Records
      • Tax and Assessment Records
      • Vital Records
    • Religious Groups
    • Schools and Education
    • Business and Industry
    • Newspapers and Publications
    • Miscellanea
      • Off-Site Links
      • Communication and Exchange
  • TNGenWeb Project Links

Category Archives: Local History & Information

Post navigation

Newer posts →

Fentress County – Genealogical “Fact Sheet”

Overton - Fentress - Pickett Counties TNGenWeb Project Posted on August 11, 2021 by TNGenWebDecember 22, 2025

Source: Tennessee State Library & Archives. Click here to check for the most up-dated version. Fentress County Fentress County was formed in 1823 from Morgan, Overton and White counties(Private Acts of Tennessee 1823, Chapter 302). The county seat is Jamestown. … Continue reading →

Posted in Local History & Information, Research Aids

Overton County – Genealogical “Fact Sheet”

Overton - Fentress - Pickett Counties TNGenWeb Project Posted on August 11, 2021 by TNGenWebDecember 20, 2025

Source: Tennessee State Library & Archives. Click here to view any updates. Overton County Overton County was formed in 1806 from Jackson County and Indian lands(Acts of Tennessee 1806 [2nd Session], Chapter 27). The county seat is Livingston. There was … Continue reading →

Posted in Local History & Information, Research Aids

County Officials

Overton - Fentress - Pickett Counties TNGenWeb Project Posted on August 11, 2021 by TNGenWebAugust 13, 2021

Overton County County Web Site CTAS Web Site (County Technical Assistance Web Site – compiled details) County Clerk Circuit Court Clerk Chancery Court Clerk & Master (probate and more) Property Assessor (maps and parcel info) Register of Deeds County Executive/Mayor … Continue reading →

Posted in Court Records, Land Records, Local History & Information, Public Records

Local & Regional Newspapers – Historical

Overton - Fentress - Pickett Counties TNGenWeb Project Posted on August 11, 2021 by TNGenWebDecember 19, 2025

This listing is taken from the “Newspapers on Microfilm” catalogue finding aid at the Tennessee State Library & Archives. Click here for the full listing, by county. TSLA can provide individual articles and entire rolls of microfilm in digital format. … Continue reading →

Posted in Local History & Information

Local & Regional Newspapers – Current

Overton - Fentress - Pickett Counties TNGenWeb Project Posted on August 11, 2021 by TNGenWebAugust 19, 2021

Livingston Enterprise Web Site / Facebook Overton County News Web Site / Facebook Fentress Courier Web Site / Facebook Pickett County Press Web Site / Facebook Crossville Chronicle Web Site / Facebook Cookeville Herald-Citizen Web Site / Facebook

Continue reading →
Posted in Local History & Information

Local & Regional Genealogy & History Contacts

Overton - Fentress - Pickett Counties TNGenWeb Project Posted on August 11, 2021 by TNGenWebDecember 19, 2025

Overton County County Historian: Mr. Ronald Dishman Overton County Historical/Genealogical SocietyP O Box 753, Livingston, TN 38570E-mail: pstover@twlakes.net Web site (possibly outdated): http://sites.rootsweb.com/~tnoverto/OCHS/index.htm OCHS Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/584095365778693 Overton Co TN Genealogy Chat Facebook Group Overton County Heritage Museum 318 W … Continue reading →

Posted in Local History & Information, Research Repositories & Contacts

Libraries & Archives

Overton - Fentress - Pickett Counties TNGenWeb Project Posted on August 11, 2021 by TNGenWebAugust 13, 2021

Overton County Public Library Millard Oakley Public Library107 E. Main StreetLivingston, TN 38570Phone: (931) 823-1888E-mail: overtoncolib@comcast.netWeb site: http://www.overtoncolibrary.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MillardOakleyPublicLibrary/ Fentress County Public Library 306 S. Main StreetJamestown, TN 38556Phone: (931) 879-7512E-mail: fcpublib@twlakes.net Web site: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Fentress-County-Library-169003438111 Pickett County Public Library … Continue reading →

Posted in Research Repositories & Contacts

Stockton Valley Baptist Institute

Overton - Fentress - Pickett Counties TNGenWeb Project Posted on January 20, 2021 by TNGenWebJanuary 22, 2022

Transcribed by Kim Mohler This school was founded in 1909 by C.C. Choate and Rev. Wm. Louis Reagan, Andrew J. Smith being the first principal. For two years the school received some aid from the public school fund. In 1911 … Continue reading →

Posted in Local History & Information, Schools and Education

Post navigation

Newer posts →

 

TNGenWeb logo

TNGenWeb Project is a Tennessee-chartered non-profit organization

Affiliations

TNGenWeb Project is an affiliate of USGenWeb Project.

Search this Site

Interested in Sharing?

Adoptable
Click to learn more!

Categories

Get Site Updates

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Substack
  • Youtube
  • Pinterest
  • Email Newsletter
  • Subscribe with Feedly
  • Subscribe with RSS reader
  • Learn more about update options

Overton Co. Cemetery Map


cemetery map

Fentress Co. Cemetery Map


cemetery map

Pickett Co. Cemetery Map


cemetery map

Copyright Statement

Unless otherwise indicated, all data and information on this site are copyright (c)1996-present to TNGenNet, Inc.  All international rights reserved.

Site last updated

Site last updated January 26, 2026 @ 5:15 am
©2026 - Overton - Fentress - Pickett Counties TNGenWeb Project - Weaver Xtreme Theme
↑

Site last updated January 26, 2026 @ 5:15 am