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AIRPORT of JACKSON COUNTY
| Gainesboro/Jackson County Airport | Runway Length: 3,500 ft Asphalt surface Runway Lights: No Radio Communications: None |
BICYCLE ROUTES in JACKSON COUNTY
CHALLENGE ROUTES
| East Hill Rd, Gainesboro | Paved, extreme steep hill, narrow, many curves |
| Ward Fork Rd, Jackson Co | Paved, steep hill, narrow, many curves, scenic with "tree tunnels" and shade |
| Sugar Creek/Hamilton Rd, Jackson Co | Gravel, extreme steep hill, narrow, many curves, scenic with "tree tunnels" and shade |
SCENIC ROUTE
| Bottom Rd, Jackson Co | Paved and gravel, moderate hills, scenic hills and along river |
BOAT DOCKS & RAMPS of JACKSON COUNTY
| Granville Marina | Located on Cordell Hull Lake |
| ACCOMMODATIONS | Cabins Restaurant RV Parking |
Hook-ups Electric Water |
Dump Station Laundry Restrooms |
Showers Tent Camping |
| WATER ACTIVITIES | Boat Dock Boat Launching Boat Rental |
Canoeing Fishing Swimming-Lake (Developed) |
Water/Jet Skiing |
| Martin's Creek Access Area | Located on Cordell Hull Lake |
| WATER ACTIVITIES | Boat Launching Canoeing |
Fishing Swimming-Lake |
Water/Jet Skiing |
| Smith's Bend Access Area | Located on Cordell Hull Lake |
| WATER ACTIVITIES | Boat Launching Canoeing |
Fishing Swimming-Lake |
Water/Jet Skiing |
| Flynns Lick Access Area | Located on Cordell Hull Lake |
| WATER ACTIVITIES | Boat Launching Canoeing |
Fishing Swimming-Lake |
Water/Jet Skiing |
| Whites Bend Access Area | Located on Cordell Hull Lake |
| WATER ACTIVITIES | Boat Launching Canoeing |
Fishing Swimming-Lake |
Water/Jet Skiing |
| Brimstone Creek Access Area | Located on Cordell Hull Lake |
| WATER ACTIVITIES | Boat Launching Canoeing |
Fishing Swimming-Lake |
Water/Jet Skiing |
HIGHWAYS of JACKSON COUNTY
| State Highways 53, 56, 85, 96, 135, 151, 290 |
HISTORY of JACKSON COUNTY
| Established November 6, 1801 Organized December 14, 1801 Gainesboro is county seat County formed from part of Smith County |
| Twelve Corner
Church Historical Sign Jackson Co Spring Creek Baptist Church organized July 7, 1802 Was parent for surrounding churches Original church moved, but old cemetery remains |
| Fort Blount
Historical Sign Jackson Co Built on the Cumberland River about 1784 Protected settlers route between the Cumberland Settlements and the East Williamsburg, the first county seat of Jackson County located nearby |
| Abraham Hannaniah
Lincoln Historical Sign Jackson Co Grandfather of Abraham Lincoln lived in Seven Sisters Bluffs Operated a saltpeter works Was killed by Indians and buried in Tall Cedars Cemetery, 1814 |
| Austin Peay Bridge
Historical Sign Gainesboro Crosses Cumberland River at Gainesboro Original bridge at site built 1928 Bridge replaced 1994 |
| JACKSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY |
PEOPLE of JACKSON COUNTY
| Andrew Jackson | County named for Andrew Jackson
Became seventh President of U S Member of the first Tennessee Constitutional Convention Later became both a Congressman and a Senator Was a great military leader |
CHURCHES of JACKSON COUNTY
| Antioch Church of Christ | Bagdad Church of Christ | Big Bottom Church of Christ |
| Big Branch Church of Christ | Beech Grove Church of Christ | Burristown Assembly of God |
| Burristown Church of Christ | Center Grove Church of Christ | Church of Christ |
| Columbus Hills Church of Christ | Cubb Creek Church of Christ | Cummins Mill Baptist |
| Curry's Chapel United Methodist | Davidson Chapel Church of
Christ Building erected 1959 |
Dotson Branch Freewill
Baptist Established 1868 |
| Dodson Branch Southern Baptist | Dudney's Hill Church of
Christ Existing building constructed 1958 |
Fairview Free Methodist |
| Flynn's Lick Church of Christ | Fork's Creek Church of Christ | Free State Church of Christ |
| Freewill Church of Christ | Gladdic Missionary Baptist Established 1894 |
Harmony Church of Christ |
| Haydenboro Church of Christ | Hensley Creek Church of Christ | Hurricane Church of Christ |
| Kingdom Hall Jehovah's Witness | Liberty Church of Christ Established 1906 Building Constructed 1979 |
Liberty Church of Christ Established 1916 |
| McCoinsville Church of Christ | Missionary Baptist Mission | Mt Pleasant Church of God |
| Mt Union United Methodist | New Hope Community Church | New Salem Church of Christ Prior to worship here, church held in Old New Salem School House Worship started here on Sept 25, 1920 |
| North Spring Church of Christ | Philadelphia Church of Christ | Pleasant Grove Upper Cumberland Presbyterian |
| Pleasant Mill Church of Christ | Pleasant Valley Missionary
Baptist Organized 1874 |
Poston Chapel |
| Richmond Chapel Church of
Christ Building erected 1962 |
Shiloh Church of Christ | Spring Creek Baptist |
| Stone Church of Christ | Sugar Creek Church of Christ | Union Hill Church of Christ Established 1946 |
| Wartrace United Methodist | Whitleyville Church of Christ | Whites Bend Church of Christ |
| Willow Grove Church of Christ | Zion Church of Christ |
POST OFFICES of JACKSON COUNTY
| Accident | Opened: August 5, 1891 | Closed: February 28, 1905 |
| Bagdad | Opened: May 26, 1892 | Closed: August 15, 1919 |
| Beech Hill | Opened: April 19, 1820 | Closed: July 18, 1837 |
| Bennett’s Ferry | Opened: December 23, 1847 | Closed: November 28, 1860 |
| Blackburn Springs | Opened: March 11, 1803 | Closed: ca. 1815 |
| Buck Point | Opened: June 2, 1849 | Closed: September 22, 1866 |
| Burroughs | Opened: June 20, 1902 | Closed: May 15, 1907 |
| Butler’s Landing | Opened: January 3, 1838 | Closed: October 10, 1853 |
| Opened: June 27, 1866 | Closed: June 24, 1870 |
| Byrne | Opened: July 22, 1852 | Closed: September 8, 1858 |
| Celina | Opened: May 27, 1828 | Closed: May 1, 1833 |
| Opened: March 31, 1834 | Closed: June 24, 1870 |
| Clementsville | Opened: March 8, 1851 | Closed: June 20, 1867 |
| Clenny | Opened: July 10, 1891 | Closed: April 30, 1907 |
| Columbus | Opened: February 11, 1847 | Closed: September 14, 1847 |
| Cookville | Opened: June 2, 1830 | Closed: November 4, 1840 |
| Cummins Mills | Opened: September 22, 1846 | Closed: May 23, 1849 |
| Double Springs | Opened: June 21, 1843 | Closed: July 25, 1866 |
| Double Walnut | Opened: October 16, 1835 | Closed: June 21, 1843 |
| Dycus | Opened: September 7, 1899 | Closed: January 31, 1912 |
| Elpardo | Opened: November 20, 1901 | Closed: August 15, 1905 |
| Equality | Opened: July 30, 1852 | Closed: May 11, 1853 |
| Opened: August 13, 1853 | Closed: July 25, 1866 |
| Falling Water | Opened: June 21, 1852 | Closed: February 11, 1854 |
| Flynn’s Lick | Opened: July 26, 1837 | Closed: November 24, 1865 |
| Opened: December 4, 1866 | Closed: February 13, 1868 |
| Opened: September 9, 1868 | Closed: April 21, 1873 |
| Opened: July 2, 1873 | Closed: July 15, 1910 |
| Forkum | Opened: July 18, 1904 | Closed: August 15, 1906 |
| Fort Blount | Opened: April 22, 1800 | Closed: December 21, 1819 |
| Opened: January 30, 1828 | Closed: November 16, 1852 |
| Opened: February 24, 1857 | Closed: May 18, 1858 |
| Opened: December 27, 1901 | Closed: March 31, 1905 |
| Gabbatha | Opened: November 20, 1882 | Closed: July 27, 1892 |
| Gainsboro | Opened: January 26, 1805 | Closed: Operating |
| Gath | Opened: March 20, 1828 | Closed: December 24, 1828 |
| Gladdice | Opened: November 25, 1877 | Closed: January 24, 1883 |
| Gladdico | Opened: June 14, 1890 | Closed: August 6, 1897 |
| Opened: June 25, 1898 | Closed: April 30, 1909 |
| Granville | Opened: July 18, 1837 | Closed: November 30, 1870 |
| Opened: June 6, 1872 | Closed: Operating |
| Hamilton Landing | Opened: January 24, 1850 | Closed: October 22, 1860 |
| Hamilton’s Landing | Opened: November 28, 1860 | Closed: July 25, 1866 |
| Haydenburgh | Opened: July 7, 1884 | Closed: December 30, 1965 |
| Kossuth | Opened: February 12, 1850 | Closed: June 13, 1851 |
| Ivy Gap | Opened: June 2, 1898 | Closed: May 15, 1900 |
| Leon | Opened: November 26, 1898 | Closed: February 29, 1904 |
| Lodi | Opened: September 10, 1838 | Closed: May 23, 1844 |
| Opened: December 23, 1847 | Closed: September 22, 1866 |
| Lorenzo | Opened: February 17, 1900 | Closed: December 15, 1909 |
| Marengo | Opened: June 23, 1859 | Closed: March 27, 1855 |
| Opened: April 2, 1883 | Closed: September 30, 1905 |
| Mason | Opened: December 31, 1853 | Closed: November 7, 1855 |
| Mayfield | Opened: May 23, 1850 | Closed: October 31, 1851 |
| Opened: December 31, 1851 | Closed: November 24, 1865 |
| Opened: November 26, 1897 | Closed: October 15, 1913 |
| Meagsville | Opened: May 20, 1870 | Closed: July 15, 1910 |
| Meigsville | Opened: May 7, 1823 | Closed: November 29, 1865 |
| Moore’s Store | Opened: April 3, 1867 | Closed: June 24, 1870 |
| Mount Carmel | Opened: October 28, 1816 | Closed: July 11, 1837 |
| Mount Richardson | Opened: January 16, 1817 | Closed: 1819 |
| Opened: June 8, 1828 | Closed: March 5, 1839 |
| McCoinsville | Opened: October 14, 1899 | Closed: June 15, 1905 |
| McDearman | Opened: April 21, 1891 | Closed: June 15, 1905 |
| McLeansville | Opened: January 14, 1828 | Closed: March 8, 1851 |
| Nameless | Opened: July 10, 1886 | Closed: May 15, 1909 |
| New Columbus | Opened: September 14, 1847 | Closed: November 5, 1855 |
| Opened: June 13, 1851 | Closed: March 27, 1855 |
| Opened: May 26, 1856 | Closed: April 26, 1859 |
| North Springs | Opened: September 19, 1850 | Closed: September 22, 1866 |
| Opened: October 26, 1866 | Closed: April 15, 1907 |
| Paddyville | Opened: August 19, 1902 | Closed: April 30, 1909 |
| Parmer | Opened: August 5, 1897 | Closed: December 15, 1902 |
| Pekin | Opened: March 5, 1839 | Closed: September 22, 1866 |
| Pippin | Opened: October 12, 1903 | Closed: May 15, 1909 |
| Princeton | Opened: December 24, 1828 | Closed: December 2, 1835 |
| Providence | Opened: December 22, 1888 | Closed: July 16, 1896 |
| Rock Spring | Opened: December 23, 1847 | Closed: September 19, 1850 |
| Rocky Mount | Opened: January 22, 1853 | Closed: September 22, 1866 |
| Rough Point | Opened: August 18, 1879 | Closed: December 15, 1908 |
| Rush Fork | Opened: May 6, 1846 | Closed: August 19, 1847 |
| Saint John | Opened: June 23, 1892 | Closed: May 15, 1909 |
| Saint Luke | Opened: June 23, 1892 | Closed: December 26, 1899 |
| Sirena | Opened: April 21, 1891 | Closed: January 21, 1895 |
| Opened: June 16, 1900 | Closed: February 29, 1904 |
| Snow Hill | Opened: July 24, 1878 | Closed: May 14, 1904 |
| Staggs | Opened: July 15, 1881 | Closed: October 20, 1884 |
| Stone | Opened: August 7, 1902 | Closed: December 14, 1903 |
| Opened: May 24, 1906 | Closed: May 31, 1914 |
| Tinsleys Bottom | Opened: January 27, 1910 | Closed: January 31, 1925 |
| Trace Creek | Opened: August 30, 1833 | Closed: March 24, 1835 |
| Opened: April 3, 1860 | Closed: September 22, 1866 |
| Opened: September 19, 1870 | Closed: June 13, 1872 |
| White Plains | Opened: July 1, 1809 | Closed: September 22, 1866 |
| Whitleyville | Opened: November 21, 1829 | Closed: June 20, 1867 |
| Opened: July 15, 1867 | Closed: Operating |
| Williamsburg | Opened: December 21, 1819 | Closed: January 30, 1828 |
| Winstead | Opened: July 14, 1892 | Closed: June 17, 1895 |
PARKS of JACKSON COUNTY
| Dodson Branch
Community Center Horse show arena facilities |
Shiloh Community Center | Gladdice Community Center |
| Nameless
Community Center Volleyball court |
Jennings Creek Community Center | Wilderness Trail Runs along Cumberland River |
| Wartrace Creek
Park Located on Cordell Hull Lake Facilities: boat ramp, swim lake improved, volleyball, picnic |
Roaring River Park
Located on Cordell Hull Lake Facilities: picnic, boat ramp, volleyball, walk/jog track, playground, swim beach |
Gainesboro
Town Park Montpelier Av Gainesboro |
| CORPS OF ENGINEERS PARK | Roaring River Hwy 135 Located on Cordell Hull Lake |
| ACCOMMODATIONS RV Parking Hook-ups Electric Water Dump Station Laundry Restrooms Showers Tent Camping |
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Hiking Picnic Area Playground |
WATER ACTIVITIES Boat Launching Canoeing Fishing Swimming-Lake (Developed) Water/Jet Skiing |
| Wartrace Creek | Located on Cordell Hull Lake |
| OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Picnic Area Playground |
WATER ACTIVITIES Boat Launching Canoeing Fishing Swimming-Lake (Developed) Water/Jet Skiing |
| Salt Lick Creek | Open Apr 29 to Sep 9 Located on Cordell Hull Lake |
| ACCOMMODATIONS RV Parking Hook-ups Electric Water Sewer Dump Station Restrooms Showers Tent Camping |
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Hiking Picnic Area Playground |
WATER
ACTIVITIES Boat Launching Canoeing Fishing Swimming-Lake Water/Jet Skiing |
| Indian Creek | Open May 13 to Sep 4 Located on Cordell Hull Lake |
| ACCOMMODATIONS RV Parking Hook-ups Electric Water Sewer Dump Station Laundry Restrooms Showers Tent Camping |
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Picnic Area Playground |
WATER ACTIVITIES Boat Launching Canoeing Fishing Swimming-Lake (Developed) Water/Jet Skiing |
| Cordell Hull Horse Trail | Located on Cordell Hull Lake |
| ACCOMMODATIONS Restrooms |
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Camping (Primitive) Hiking |
| Turkey Creek Nature Trail | Located on Cordell Hull Lake |
| ACCOMMODATIONS Restrooms |
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Hiking |
| COUNTY PARK | Located on Cordell Hull Lake |
| ACCOMMODATIONS Restrooms Showers Snack Bar |
GOLF Course located in the park |
WATER ACTIVITIES Boat Launching Canoeing Fishing Swimming-Lake Swimming-Outdoor Pool Water/Jet Skiing |
STATISTICS for JACKSON COUNTY
| SIZE of |
| Square Miles | 309 |
| Miles of City Streets | 18.05 |
| Miles of County Road | 457.64 |
| POPULATION of |
| 1870 | 12,583 |
| 1880 | 12,008 |
| 1890 | 13,325 |
| 1900 | 15,093 |
| 1910 | 15,036 |
| 1920 | 14,955 |
| 1930 | 13,589 |
| 1940 | 15,082 |
| 1950 | 12,348 |
| 1960 | 9,233 |
| 1970 | 8,141 |
| 1980 | 9,398 |
| 1990 | 9,297 |
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GAINESBORO, Tennessee
ATTRACTIONS of GAINESBORO
| Cordell Hull Lake | Named for Cordell Hull Secretary of State for Franklin Roosevelt, 1933 to 1944 Awarded Nobel Peace Prize, 1945 Project begun May, 1963 and completed November 1973 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 |
| Fort Blount | Built to protect travelers and potential
settlers in the Cumberland country in 1784 Located near Highway 53 in Jackson County |
GOLF in GAINESBORO
| Cumberland Bend | 255 Blue Devil Ln Public- 9 Holes |
HISTORY of GAINESBORO
| Created in 1801 Incorporated in 1817 Located on the Cumberland River Has a strong pioneer and Civil War heritage Downtown Historic District Jackson County Museum Antique shops Arts and crafts shops |
| Fred Lucas Hall Museum | Main St Gainesboro |
| Courthouse | Hull Av Gainesboro |
PEOPLE of GAINESBORO
| Edmund Pendleton Gaines | Named after Edmund Pendleton Gaines |
LIBRARY of GAINESBORO
| Holland Memorial Library | 205 W Hull Ave Gainesboro |
SPECIAL DAYS in GAINESBORO
| Crusin' the Cumberland Sept Riverfront Granville | On the sternwheeler, Music City Queen Touring through Jackson, Smith, Trousdale, and Wilson counties |
STATISTICS for GAINESBORO
| POPULATION of |
| 1960 | 1,021 |
| 1970 | 1,101 |
| 1980 | 1,119 |
| 1990 | 1,002 |
| LOCATION CODES for |
| Zip | 38562 |
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