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CLAY COUNTY, TENNESSEE |
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| HISTORY of CLAY COUNTY |
| Established June 24,
1870 Formed from Jackson and Overton Counties Celina is county seat |
| One of the few remaining
predominately African-American Settlements A slaveholder, Virginia Hill, purchased 2,000 acres of Clay County land between 1830 and 1850 All slaves were released before the Civil War Was a refuge for fleeing slaves during Civil War The area was referred to as "Free Hill" because of owners name and the hills of the land First school in community held in old church building until late 1920's At its peak Free Hill had 300 residents, two grocery stores, two cafes and two churches Community cemetery tombstones date back to 1860's Second Sunday of July community has a three day homecoming |
| Free Hill Community |
| Three acres of land purchased
for new school 1928 Free Hill Rosenwald School built from 1929-30 with aid of Julius Rosenwald Fund Structure contained two classrooms, cafeteria, and indoor rest rooms Grades 1 to 8 held in school High school students bussed to Cookeville after 1964 School closed 1966 Building now serves as a community center Listed on National Registry of Historic Places |
| Free Hill School |
| PEOPLE of CLAY COUNTY |
| Named for Henry Clay
(1777-1852) Member of Kentucky state house and senate Ran for President of U S three times Served as Congressman from Kentucky Became Secretary of State under John Quincy Adams |
| Henry Clay |
| From Clay County Served as governor of Tennessee |
| Benton McMillin |
| Moved to county as a youngster
from Pickett County Early education at Montvale Institute in Celina Was first school in Clay County Entered senior class in law at Cumberland University in Lebanon Practiced law in Celina Served as captain in Spanish-American War Elected to U S Congress 1906 to 1920 and 1923 to 1931 Became Secretary of State 1933 to 1944 Awarded Nobel Peace Prize 1945 Know as "Father of the United Nations" |
| Cordell Hull |
| THE LAKES in CLAY COUNTY |
| CORDELL HULL LAKE |
| Project begun May, 1963
and completed November 1973 Named for Cordell Hull, Secretary of State for Franklin Roosevelt, 1933 to 1944 Awarded Nobel Peace Prize, 1945 Lake located on Cumberland River Flows through Smith, Jackson and Clay counties Dam located in Smith County at river mile 313.5 from mouth Lake 67.3 miles long and has 381 miles of shoreline |
| Located on Cordell Hull Lake | WATER
ACTIVITIES Boat Launching |
Canoeing Fishing |
Swimming-Lake Water/Jet Skiing |
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Butlers Landing Access Area |
| DALE HOLLOW LAKE |
| Project completed by Corps of
Army Engineers, 1943 40,000 acre lake 620 miles of shoreline World record small mouth bass caught, weighing 11 pounds, 15 ounces Trout fishing available in Obey River below dam |
| Located near base of Dale
Hollow Dam Established 1965 Produces rainbow, brown, and lake trout Visitors are welcomed to view the hatchery facility and small aquarium Free access State Muskellunge Fishing Record: Record of 42 lbs caught in Dale Hollow Reservoir |
| Dale Hollow National Fish Hatchery |
| 2371 Cedar Hill Rd Celina |
ACCOMMODATIONS Cabins Restaurant Restrooms OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES |
Playground WATER ACTIVITIES Boat Dock Boat Launching Boat Rental |
Canoeing Fishing Snorkeling/Scuba Swimming-Lake Water/Jet Skiing |
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Cedar Hill Marina |
| 99 Arlon Webb Dr Celina |
ACCOMMODATIONS Cabins Restrooms Showers |
WATER
ACTIVITIES Boat Dock Boat Launching Boat Rental |
Canoeing Fishing Snorkeling/Scuba Swimming-Lake Water/Jet Skiing |
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Dale Hollow Marina |
| 7855 Holly Creek Rd Celina |
ACCOMMODATIONS Cabins Restrooms WATER ACTIVITIES |
Boat Dock Boat Launching Boat Rental Canoeing |
Fishing Snorkeling/Scuba Swimming-Lake Water/Jet Skiing |
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Holly Creek Marina |
| 9990 Willow Grove Hwy Allons |
ACCOMMODATIONS Cabins Restaurant Restrooms WATER ACTIVITIES |
Boat Dock Boat Launching Boat Rental Canoeing |
Fishing Snorkeling/Scuba Dive Shop Swimming-Lake Water/Jet Skiing |
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Willow Grove Marina |
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Rt. 1 Allons |
ACCOMMODATIONS Cabins Restaurant RV Parking Hook-ups: Electric, Water Dump Station Restrooms |
WATER
ACTIVITIES Boat Dock Showers Tent Camping OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Picnic Area Playground |
Boat Launching Boat Rental Canoeing Fishing Snorkeling/Scuba Swimming-Lake Water/Jet Skiing |
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Livingston Marina |
| 1150 Horse Creek Boat Dock Celina |
ACCOMMODATIONS Cabins Houseboats Restaurant (dine in or carry out) Restrooms OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES |
Boat Launching Boat Rental Picnic Area Playground WATER ACTIVITIES Boat Dock |
Canoeing Fishing Snorkeling/Scuba Swimming-Lake Water/Jet Skiing |
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Horse Creek Marina |
| Located on the Obey River at Celina |
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Basketball Court Bicycling Picnic Area |
Playground Volleyball Walk/Jog Trail WATER ACTIVITIES |
Boat Launching Canoeing Fishing Water/Jet Skiing |
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Donaldson Park Recreation Area |
| Hwy 53 from Celina turn right at signs to dam Open Apr 1 to Nov 15 Located below dam on Obey River |
ACCOMMODATIONS Amphitheater RV Parking (79 sites) Hook-ups: Electric, Water Dump Station Restrooms Showers |
Tent Camping OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Bicycling: protected Roads, paved trail Hiking Picnic Area Playground |
Volleyball Walk/Jog Trail WATER ACTIVITIES Boat Launching Canoeing Fishing Water/Jet Skiing |
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Dale Hollow Dam Recreation Area |
| Located on Dale Hollow Lake |
ACCOMMODATIONS Restrooms Tent Camping OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Hiking |
Picnic Area Playground Walk/Jog Trail WATER ACTIVITIES Boat Launching |
Canoeing Fishing Snorkeling/Scuba Swimming-Lake Water/Jet Skiing |
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Pleasant Grove Recreation Area |
| Open May 15 to Sep 10 Located on Dale Hollow Lake |
ACCOMMODATIONS Amphitheater RV Parking Hook-ups: Electric, Water Dump Station Restrooms |
Showers Tent Camping OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Hiking Picnic Area Playground |
WATER ACTIVITIES Boat Launching Canoeing Fishing Snorkeling/Scuba Swimming-Lake (developed) Water/Jet Skiing |
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Willow Grove Recreation Area |
| Open Apr 15 to Oct 15 Located on Dale Hollow Lake |
ACCOMMODATIONS Amphitheater RV Parking Hook-ups: Electric, Water Dump Station Restrooms Showers Tent Camping |
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Hiking Picnic Area Playground WATER ACTIVITIES Ball field Boat Launching Canoeing |
Fishing Senior Citizens Center (seats 150) Snorkeling & Scuba Swimming-Lake (developed) Swimming Pool Tennis Courts Water/Jet Skiing |
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Lillydale Recreation Area |
| Ball Fields Boat Ramp |
Horse Show Arena Picnic |
Walking Track |
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Clay County Recreation Park |
| POST OFFICES in CLAY COUNTY |
| Arcot | Opened: March 26, 1888 | Closed: January 15, 1906 |
| Bakerton | Opened: February 6, 1904 | Closed: August 15, 1907 |
| Bateville | Opened: February 10, 1885 | Closed: June 15, 1906 |
| Boles | Opened: March 22, 1881 | Closed: ????? |
| Brimstone | Opened: September 19, 1902 | Closed: July 15, 1907 |
| Butler’s Landing | Opened: June 24, 1870 | Closed: November 30, 1910 |
| Celina | Opened: June 24, 1870 | Closed: Operating |
| Clementsville | Opened: August 31, 1870 | Closed: August 15, 1907 |
| Exeda | Opened: April 18, 1884 | Closed: June 20, 1894 |
| Fox Spring | Opened: June 2, 1873 | Closed: February 15, 1911 |
| Gregoryville | Opened: March 26, 1895 | Closed: August 6, 1906 |
| Hermitage Spring | Opened: October 3, 1919 | Closed: June 15, 1936 |
| Hix | Opened: February 15, 1891 | Closed: January 27, 1897 |
| Lillydale | Opened: June 30, 1897 | Closed: May 15, 1943 |
| Lime Springs | Opened: September 28, 1877 | Closed: June 9, 1880 |
| Lodi | Opened: Sepember 16, 1870 | Closed: October 3, 1881 |
| Memorial | Opened: January 20, 1930 | Closed: April 30, 1954 |
| Miles Cross Roads | Opened: May 4, 1877 | Closed: August 15, 1907 |
| Moore’s Store | Opened: June 24, 1870 | Closed: January 22, 1874 |
| Moss | Opened: June 15, 1883 | Closed: Operating |
| Mount Pisgah | Opened: June 24, 1870 | Closed: December 20, 1878 |
| Mouth of Wolf | Opened: June 24, 1870 | Closed: November 7, 1895 |
| Reeder | Opened: August 31, 1900 | Closed: February 28, 1907 |
| Rocktown | Opened: August 14, 1888 | Closed: November 24, 1890 |
| Tilford | Opened: April 12, 1883 | Closed: May 25, 1883 |
| Trace Creek | Opened: June 13, 1872 | Closed: April 20 1875 |
| Willow Grove | Opened: December 26, 1876 | Closed: Operating |
| SPECIAL DAYS in CLAY COUNTY |
| Horse Show-Third Weekend | June |
| Homecoming-First Weekend, Celina | August |
| Dumas Walker Marble Contest | End of July |
| National Smallmouth Tournament, Dale Hollow Lake | First Weekend of September |
| Christmas Parade, Celina | First Weekend of December |
| STATISTICS for CLAY COUNTY |
| Square Miles | 236 |
| Miles of City Streets | 12.03 |
| Miles of County Road | 311.97 |
| SIZE of CLAY COUNTY |
| 1970 | 6,624 |
| 1980 | 7,676 |
| 1990 | 7,238 |
| POPULATION of CLAY COUNTY |
| Elevation in Feet: 562 |
| Yearly Average Rainfall: 58.0 In |
| Yearly Average: 61.0 F |
| August Average High: 78.0 F |
| December Average Low: 44.0 F |
| OTHER FACTS ABOUT CLAY COUNTY |
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