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AIRPORT in DYER COUNTY
| Dyersburg Municipal Airport |
Longest Runway: 5,000 Ft
Runway Lights: Yes
Radio Communications: Unicom |
HIGHER EDUCATION in DYER COUNTY
Dyersburg State Community
College
120 N Mill Ave
Dyersburg
Junior College-2 year
Community |
Newbern
Vocational-Technical Area Technical |
HIGHWAYS in DYER COUNTY
U S Highways
51, 155, 412 |
State Highways
3, 20, 77, 78, 89, 104, 105, 181, 182, 212 |
HISTORY of DYER COUNTY
Established September 29, 1823
Organized October 1824
County formed from Indian lands
Dyersburg is county seat |
PEOPLE of DYER COUNTY
Colonel Robert Henry
Dyer
County named for Colonel Robert Henry
Dyer (ca. 1774-1826)
Served in many campaigns under General Andrew Jackson
Fought in the Natchez Expedition, Creek War, Seminole War, and War of 1812
Elected to the state senate
Instrumental figure in formation of Dyer and Madison counties |
POST OFFICES in DYER COUNTY
| Ayers |
Opened: April 7, 1882 |
Closed: October 15, 1902 |
| Bandmill
|
Opened: July 21, 1900 |
Closed: February 27, 1906 |
| Bogota |
Opened: November 9, 1891 |
Closed: Operating |
| Bonicord |
Opened: January 9, 1893 |
Closed: May 31, 1900 |
| Booth’s
Point |
Opened: January 16, 1858 |
Closed: April 27, 1868 |
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Opened: March 29, 1872 |
Closed: November 9, 1895 |
| Boothspoint
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Opened: November 9, 1895 |
Closed: September 11, 1964 |
| Bradley |
Opened: October 20, 1906 |
Closed: April 15, 1911 |
| Bruceville |
Opened: April 22, 1902 |
Closed: April 30, 1903 |
| Bryan |
Opened: September 24, 1906 |
Closed: January 3, 1907 |
| Chestnut Bluffs |
Opened: March 22, 1837 |
Closed: February 20, 1867 |
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Opened: April 25, 1867 |
Closed: January 10, 1870 |
| Chic |
Opened: September 18, 1900 |
Closed: November 15, 1913 |
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Opened: June 18, 1915 |
Closed: August 15, 1878 |
| Churchton |
Opened: March 3, 1893 |
Closed: February 13, 1904 |
| Clementon |
Opened: August 23, 1875 |
Closed: August 11, 1876 |
| Cole |
Opened: March 22, 1890 |
Closed: May 21, 1892 |
| Dyersburgh |
Opened: April 9, 1822 |
Closed: Operating |
| Finley |
Opened: June 20, 1881 |
Closed: August 2, 1882 |
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Opened: July 12, 1887 |
Closed: Operating |
| Forest Hill
|
Opened: July 6, 1858 |
Closed: July 25, 1866 |
| Forded Deer
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Opened: December 11, 1834 |
Closed: April 1, 1836 |
| Fowlkes
|
Opened: October 23, 1882 |
Closed: Operating |
| Friendship |
Opened: May 15, 1844 |
Closed: February 20, 1867 |
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Opened: July 18, 1870 |
Closed: March 9, 1872 |
| Grove Mount
|
Opened: November 11, 1841 |
Closed: January 27, 1853 |
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Opened: April 3, 1855 |
Closed: July 25, 1866 |
| Haleysburg
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Opened: April 24, 1837 |
Closed: November 11, 1841 |
| Heloise |
Opened: December 9, 1892 |
Closed: March 31, 1921 |
| Hendrix
|
Opened: March 1, 1886 |
Closed: May 19, 1899 |
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Opened: May 19, 1899 |
Closed: February 7, 1901 |
| Klyee |
Opened: April 4, 1882 |
Closed: August 2, 1882 |
| Lake Oliver
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Opened: February 20, 1833 |
Closed: May 24, 1834 |
| Hunsacker
|
Opened: October 27, 1885 |
Closed: February 20, 1892 |
| Johnsville
|
Opened: April 1, 1840 |
Closed: March 24, 1845 |
| Jonesville
|
Opened: July 6, 1839 |
Closed: November 30, 1840 |
| Lane |
Opened: December 28, 1880 |
Closed: March 14, 1975 |
| Laplata |
Opened: April 29, 1899 |
Closed: February 13, 1904 |
| Lenox |
Opened: August 24, 1888 |
Closed: March 29, 1890 |
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Opened: September 1, 1899 |
Closed: December 31, 1921 |
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Opened: June 2, 1922 |
Closed: Operating |
| Maxey |
Opened: February 8, 1895 |
Closed: February 13, 1904 |
| Maxville
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Opened: December 20, 1866 |
Closed: November 28, 1873 |
| Meacham
|
Opened: October 28, 1898 |
Closed: February 13, 1904 |
| Menglewood
|
Opened: February 27, 1906 |
Closed: August 15, 1940 |
| Miller’s
Chapel |
Opened: January 17, 1852 |
Closed: September 22, 1866 |
| Miston |
Opened: July 13, 1909 |
Closed: Operating |
| Nash’s
Bluff |
Opened: February 12, 1827 |
Closed: July 21, 1828 |
| Nauvoo |
Opened: August 8, 1898 |
Closed: April 30, 1903 |
| Newbern
|
Opened: April 3, 1852 |
Closed: Operating |
| Ozment |
Opened: December 3, 1901 |
Closed: August 31, 1903 |
| Ro Ellen
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Opened: July 21, 1869 |
Closed: April 14, 1871 |
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Opened: May 23, 1888 |
Closed: April 30, 1903 |
| Rutherford
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Opened: November 11, 1833 |
Closed: November 11, 1847 |
| Safe Lock
|
Opened: November 30, 1880 |
Closed: September 18, 1882 |
| South Fork
|
Opened: May 21, 1892 |
Closed: July 16, 1895 |
| Southfork
|
Opened: July 16, 1895 |
Closed: December 5, 1895 |
| Spring Place |
Opened: April 10, 1828 |
Closed: April 24, 1837 |
| Stokes |
Opened: April 4, 1872 |
Closed: October 15, 1907 |
| Tatumville
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Opened: February 12, 1889 |
Closed: March 15, 1905 |
| Templeton
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Opened: March 10, 1892 |
Closed: March 15, 1905 |
| Tennemo
|
Opened: May 2, 1890 |
Closed: September 14, 1929 |
| Tiger Tail
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Opened: July 31, 1890 |
Closed: October 24, 1891 |
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Opened: February 16, 1892 |
Closed: November 15, 1913 |
| Tigrett
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Opened: June 20, 1913 |
Closed: Operating |
| Trimble
|
Opened: June 25, 1873 |
Closed: Operating |
| Troy Ferry
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Opened: August 24, 1875 |
Closed: December 28, 1880 |
| Wilkensville
|
Opened: January 27, 1853 |
Closed: April 19, 1854 |
STATISTICS for DYER COUNTY
| Square Miles |
510 |
| Miles of City Streets |
91.54 |
| Miles of County Road |
592.07 |
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DYERSBURG,
Tennessee
ATTRACTIONS in DYERSBURG
Dyer County
Courthouse Courthouse Square
National Historic Landmark
Free |
Dr. Walter E. David
Wildlife Museum
Contains a species of every kind of duck on the
Mississippi Flyway
Kodiak and Polar Bears
Free |
Dyersburg Army Air
Base
Exit US Hwy 51N at Industrial Rd
Active from 1942 to 1945
A WWII B-17 training facility
All that remains is a 95 acre apron, one hanger & active runway
Free |
GOLF
in DYERSBURG
| Dyersburg Country Club |
401 Country Club Rd
Dyersburg Public
Holes: 18
Par: 72
Length (Ft) 6,300 |
HISTORY of
DYERSBURG
Incorporated in 1836
Named after Col. Robert Henry Dyer
Area previously known as McIver's Bluff
60 acres donated by John McIver & Joel Dyer |
LIBRARY in DYERSBURG
| McIvers Grant Public
Library |
204 N Mill Ave
Dyersburg |
STATISTICS
for DYERSBURG
| Average Elevation |
300 feet |
| 1960 |
12,499 |
| 1970 |
14,523 |
| 1980 |
15,856 |
| 1990 |
16,317 |
VISITOR CENTER in DYERSBURG
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NEWBERN,
Tennessee
ATTRACTIONS
in NEWBERN
| Newbern's Depot |
Main St
An Amtrak stop, located in the triangle of downtown Newbern
Free |
HISTORY of NEWBERN
Named after New Bern, North Carolina
Incorporated in 1858
Reincorporated in 1871 |
LIBRARY of NEWBERN
| Newbern City Library |
220 E Main St
Newbern |
STATISTICS
for NEWBERN
| 1960 |
1,695 |
| 1970 |
2,124 |
| 1980 |
2,794 |
| 1990 |
2,515 |
| LOCATION CODES for NEWBERN |
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TRIMBLE,
Tennessee
HISTORY of TRIMBLE
Incorporated in 1906
Named after the president of the railroad |
LIBRARY in
TRIMBLE
| Trimble Library |
86 Main St
Trimble |
STATISTICS
for TRIMBLE
| LOCATION CODES for TRIMBLE |
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