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ATTRACTIONS of LAKE COUNTY
| Reelfoot Lake | Hwy 22 & 78 Created by series of earthquakes in 1811 The lake is 14 miles long and 5 miles wide Unique 13,000 acre lake offers year round fishing and hunting opportunities Winter home of thousands of ducks and geese, as well as American Bald Eagles Tours to view the eagles are offered by Reelfoot Lake State Resort Park |
HIGHWAYS of LAKE COUNTY
| State Highways 21, 22, 78, 79, 181, 212 |
HISTORY of LAKE COUNTY
| Established 1870 Tiptonville is county seat Organized September 5, 1870 County formed from part of Obion County Named for Reelfoot Lake |
| Lake County Historical Society |
| Lake County Tennessee |
POST OFFICES of LAKE COUNTY
| Bass Landing | Opened: March 13, 1876 | Closed: January 27, 1879 |
| Bessie | Opened: July 26, 1894 | Closed: September 15, 1913 |
| Blue Bank | Opened: June 26, 1892 | Closed: February 15, 1911 |
| Madie | Opened: September 9, 1898 | Closed: September 2, 1912 |
| Marion | Opened: May 4, 1908 | Closed: April 6, 1910 |
| Marr's Landing | Opened: September 30, 1872 | Closed: April 27, 1882 |
| Mooring | Opened: May 2, 1895 | Closed: September 2, 1912 |
| Phillippi | Opened: May 10, 1911 | Closed: July 2, 1965 |
| Reelfoot | Opened: May 13, 1873 | Closed: December 22, 1875 |
| Opened: February 1, 1876 | Closed: March 19, 1887 |
| Opened: April 6, 1887 | Closed: October 15, 1920 |
| Ridgely | Opened: January 4, 1887 | Closed: Operating |
| Tenbrook | Opened: January 27, 1879 | Closed: April 22, 1887 |
| Tiptonville | Opened: September 5, 1870 | Closed: Operating |
| Titan | Opened: June 15, 1907 | Closed: December 31, 1918 |
| Opened: June 10, 1919 | Closed: January 2, 1926 |
| Wynnburg | Opened: April 6, 1910 | Closed: Operating |
LIBRARIES of LAKE COUNTY
| Ridgely Public Library 134 N Main St Ridgely |
Tiptonville Public Library 126 Tipton St Tiptonville |
PARKS of LAKE COUNTY
| Reelfoot Lake State Park | Rt 1 Hwy 78 Tiptonville 300 acre park Lake contains 18,000 acres Only natural lake in Tennessee Lake created by earthquakes of 1811 and 1812 Is a favorite wintering ground for the American bald eagle 3500 ft lighted airstrip adjacent to the inn |
| ACCOMMODATIONS Cabins (5) Lodge (20 rooms) Meeting Rooms (100 persons) Restaurant RV Parking (108 Sites) Hook-ups Electric Water Dump Station Restrooms Showers Tent Camping (25 sites) |
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WATER
ACTIVITIES Boat Guided Cruises Boat Dock Boat Launching Boat Rental Canoeing Fishing Swimming-Outdoor Pool |
STATISTICS for LAKE COUNTY
| SIZE of |
| Square Miles | 163 |
| Miles of City Streets | 22.73 |
| Miles of County Road | 191.70 |
RIDGELY, Tennessee
HISTORY of RIDGELY
| Incorporated in 1909 |
STATISTICS for RIDGELY
| POPULATION of |
| 1960 | 1,464 |
| 1970 | 1,657 |
| 1980 | 1,932 |
| 1990 | 1,775 |
| LOCATION CODES for |
| Zip | 38080 |
TIPTONVILLE, Tennessee
HISTORY of TIPTONVILLE
| Founded in 1852 Chartered in 1900 |
PEOPLE of TIPTONVILLE
| William Tipton | City named after William Tipton |
SPECIAL DAYS of TIPTONVILLE
| Reelfoot Eagle Watch Tours | Airpark Inn December to Mid-March Guided 3 hour tours Call for Reservations |
STATISTICS for TIPTONVILLE
| POPULATION of |
| 1960 | 2,068 |
| 1970 | 2,407 |
| 1980 | 2,438 |
| 1990 | 2,149 |
| 2003 | 4,765 |
| LOCATION CODES for |
| Zip | 38079 |
VISITOR CENTER of TIPTONVILLE
| Tiptonville Chamber of Commerce | P.O. Box 12 Tiptonville TN 38079 |
| Tiptonville Main Street Association | tiptonvillems@yahoo.com |
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