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AIRPORT of MADISON COUNTY
| McKellar Field Airport | Longest Runway: 6,000 Ft. Runway Lights: Yes Radio Communications: Unicom |
ATTRACTIONS of MADISON COUNTY
| Pinson Indian Mounds | Located on Hwy 45, south of Jackson Contains second tallest ceremonial mound in the U S Circa 5,000 B.C.-1,000 A.D. Includes 2 large temples mounds, an effigy mound, and earthworks. Open daily No admission charge |
HIGHER EDUCATION of MADISON COUNTY
| Jackson State Community
College Junior College-2 year Enrollment:2,835 2046 N Parkway |
Jackson Vocational- Technical Area Technical Enrollment: 352 |
Lambuth University 705 Lambuth Blvd Senior College-4 year Private, United Methodist Enrollment: 671 |
Lane College
Senior College-4 year Private, United Methodist Enrollment: 501 545 Lane Ave Jackson |
| Memphis State Graduate
Office 2046 N Parkway Jackson |
Tennessee Technology Center 2468 Westover Rd Jackson |
Union University 2447 Highway 45 Jackson |
HIGHWAYS of MADISON COUNTY
| U S Highways I-40, 45, 45E, 45W, 70, 412 |
State Highways 1, 5, 18, 20, 43, 138, 152, 186, 197, 223 |
HISTORY of MADISON COUNTY
| Established 1821 Jackson is county seat Organized December 17, 1821 Formed from Indian Lands |
PEOPLE of MADISON COUNTY
| President James Madison | County named for President James Madison
Born 1751 Became fourth president of U S Graduated from Princeton 1771 Was a member of the Continental Congress Participated in the 1787 Constitutional Convention Served in Congress and as Secretary of State Headed the University of Virginia for 10 years Died 1836 |
POST OFFICES of MADISON COUNTY
| Adair | Opened: October 29, 1892 | Closed: March 31, 1903 |
| Andrew Chapel | Opened: September 8, 1849 | Closed: July 18, 1866 |
| Opened: October 9, 1866 | Closed: December 31, 1903 |
| Annsville | Opened: January 19, 1833 | Closed: April 8, 1834 |
| Beech Bluff | Opened: July 22, 1852 | Closed: March 27, 1853 |
| Opened: June 13, 1879 | Closed: Operating |
| Bemis | Opened: May 1, 1902 | Closed: January 2, 1976 |
| Blockland | Opened: June 12, 1894 | Closed: December 14, 1903 |
| Leighton | Opened: May 31, 1900 | Closed: December 14, 1903 |
| Malesus | Opened: July 14, 1882 | Closed: September 19, 1981 |
| Masons Grove | Opened: December 27, 1837 | Closed: March 11, 1859 |
| Opened: April 29, 1859 | Closed: January 23, 1867 |
| MeDon | Opened: July 21, 1836 | Closed: Operating |
| Mercer | Opened: October 2, 1888 | Closed: Operating |
| Mount Hereb | Opened: July 2, 1836 | Closed: July 29, 1837 |
| Mount Pinson | Opened: February 21, 1827 | Closed: July 2, 1837 |
| Opened: July 19, 1837 | Closed: September 22, 1866 |
| Neely's | Opened: July 24, 1888 | Closed: March 15, 1935 |
| Nero | Opened: September 21, 1888 | Closed: April 15, 1912 |
| Norwood | Opened: June 9, 1880 | Closed: August 31, 1904 |
| Oakfield | Opened: August 30, 1920 | Closed: Operating |
| Oakland | Opened: June 25, 1821 | Closed: February 22, 1822 |
| Opened: February 8, 1837 | Closed: March 8, 1837 |
| Oakville | Opened: March 5, 1850 | Closed: February 2, 1853 |
| Old Cotton Grove | Opened: January 25, 1871 | Closed: March 22, 1875 |
| Pinson | Opened: June 18, 1866 | Closed: Operating |
| Point Centre | Opened: February 28, 1825 | Closed: September 3, 1830 |
| Poplar Corner | Opened: April 19, 1930 | Closed: January 8, 1841 |
| Opened: January 24, 1850 | Closed: September 13, 1859 |
| Potts | Opened: March 16, 1883 | Closed: March 3, 1890 |
| Providence | Opened: February 25, 1888 | Closed: July 5, 1888 |
| Ranger | Opened: May 28, 1892 | Closed: February 28, 1913 |
| Rod | Opened: October 31, 1901 | Closed: September 30, 1902 |
| Rollins | Opened: February 28, 1881 | Closed: December 14, 1903 |
| South Fork | Opened: January 11, 1844 | Closed: November 11, 1845 |
| Opened: December 29, 1845 | Closed: June 3, 1846 |
| Spring Creek | Opened: April 14, 1824 | Closed: March 24, 1835 |
| Opened: June 8, 1835 | Closed: May 3, 1895 |
| Opened: January 1, 1967 | Closed: |
| Springcreek | Opened: May 3, 1895 | Closed: January 1, 1967 |
| Stephenson | Opened: November 9, 1876 | Closed: December 14, 1903 |
| Uptonville | Opened: May 3, 1886 | Closed: January 15, 1907 |
| Weston | Opened: March 8, 1837 | Closed: March 16, 1839 |
| Whiting | Opened: March 11, 1828 | Closed: September 7, 1830 |
HOSPITALS of MADISON COUNTY
| Jackson Madison County
General Hospital 708 W Forest Ave Jackson |
Regional Hospital 49 Old Hickory Blvd Jackson |
PARKS of MADISON COUNTY
| Pinson Mounds State Park | 460 Ozier Rd Pinson Located off Hwy 45 1,086 acre park Contains the second highest ceremonial mound in the U S Features museum and a boardwalk trail along the Forked Deer River |
| ACCOMMODATIONS Group Camping (32 persons) |
INDOOR ACTIVITIES Museum Visitor Center |
STATISTICS for MADISON COUNTY
| SIZE of MADISON COUNTY |
| Square Miles | 557 |
| Miles of City Streets | 150.49 |
| Miles of County Road | 689.82 |
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JACKSON, Tennessee
ATTRACTIONS of JACKSON
| Casey Jones Village I-40 at Hwy 45 Historic 1890s home of America's most legendary railroad man, Casey Jones Railroad artifacts, original steam locomotive engine New 25 ft model railroad exhibit Recreation of a turn of the century country store Over 15,000 antiques on display Southern country restaurant and menu Three buffets served daily 1890s ice cream parlor, 6,000 sq ft gift, confectionery and collectibles shoppe Casey Jones Train Store Free |
| Lake Graham Hurts Chapel Rd Man made lake designed for small boats and fishing No water skiing or swimming Picnic facilities Fee for fishing |
Women's Basketball Hall
Fame 118 N Liberty St Jackson |
Jackson Dragway 79 Ranger Rd Jackson |
| Suede's Restaurant and Museum | Owned by the late Carl Perkins' daughter and son-in-law |
Other links from Baymont Inn & Suites
GOLF in JACKSON
| Hidden Valley Golf &
Athletic Club 307 Henderson Rd Jackson |
Highland Green
Golf Club 3801 Us Highway 45n N Jackson |
Jackson Country
Club Country Club Ln Jackson |
| Sculley Golf
Course & Drive Range 2162 Westover Rd Jackson Public Holes: 9 Par: 35 Length (Ft) 2,690 |
Jim Riggins Golfland Public Holes: 9 Par: 35 Length (Ft) 3,350 |
HISTORY of JACKSON
| Incorporated in 1845 |
PEOPLE of JACKSON
| Andrew Jackson | City named after Andrew Jackson |
LIBRARY of JACKSON
| Jackson Madison County Library | 433 E Lafayette St Jackson |
PARKS of JACKSON
| Cypress Grove
Nature Park US Hwy 70W 165 acres of river bottom land, a nature center, picnic shelter, observation tower, and two lakes New Aerie Trail Raptor Center has six large enclosures displaying birds of prey Guided tours available by appointment Free |
| Highland Park Recreation 614 W Forest Ave Jackson |
Fairground Park 800 Highland Ave Jackson |
Kate Campbell Robertson
Park 2701 N Parkway E Jackson |
STATISTICS for JACKSON
| POPULATION of |
| 1960 | 34,376 |
| 1970 | 39,996 |
| 1980 | 49,258 |
| 1990 | 48,949 |
| LOCATION CODES for |
| Zip | 38301 |
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MEDON, Tennessee
HISTORY of MEDON
| First called Frozen Oak Incorporated in 1859 |
CHURCHES in MEDON
| Clover Creek Baptist Church |
CEMETERIES in MEDON
| Old Clover Creek Cemetery |
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