Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1891-09-12


the State, was organized in 1883 and
named in honor of the Hon. Robert
/. Chester, who enjoys the distinction
of being the only living man for
whom a county was named. He
celebrated his 9th birthday at his
home in Jackson few weeks ago.
Claiborne receives its name from
W. G. G. Claiborne, who was MEM
Der of the convention called to take
steps to secure the admission of the
State into the Union. The county
was formed in 1901.
Clay was organized as a county in
1870, and was named after the emf
nent orator, politician and lawyer.
Coffee was organized in 1886, and
named after Gen. John Coffee, who
was with Jackson at New Orleans.
1t is in this county that the Stone
Fort is situated. This fort is one of
the reminders of a race of which the
present generation knows but very
little and that existed before the
Indians. The fort is a wall of loose
stone covered with earth, and en-
closes thirty>seven acres, on which
trees thought to be 500 years old are
growing.
Crockett-Every Tennessean re-
veres the name, and it is from the
immortal "Davy," the Hero of the
Alamo" that the county takes its
name. The act authorizing its or
ganization was passed in 1870 and
perfected two years later.
Cumberland was created in 1855,
and derives its name from the fact
that it all lies on what is known as
the Cumberland Table Land.
Davidson is named after a Revolu-
tionary General by that name. The
county was organized under the laws
ofthe State of North Carolina in
1888.
Decatur was formed in 1916, Perry
being divided. AS the original
county was named in honor of Com.
modore Perry it was thought pro-
per to name the new county Decatur,
as the act says: SIN honor of and tc
perpetuate his memory"
DeKalb is named for Baron De.
Kalb and was made a county in
1887.
Dickson was organized in 1903, anG
was named after the man who wa:
afterward the first County Cour
Clerk.
Fayette was made county il
1924, and derives its name from thu
Marquis de la Fayette.
Fentress was created in 1928, anC
received its name to prepetuate tn,
memory of James Fentress.
Franklin was organized in 1907
and by various acts of Legislature
has been deprived of her origina
boundary, yet still remains Of gooC
size. The State of Franklin, or per
haps Benjamin Franklin, are respon
sible for the name, most likely tn
former.
Gibson derives her name from Col
Thomas Gibson and was created il
1923.
Giles was erected into county il
1909, and was named in honor G
Gov. William B. Giles, of Virgins
The name was suggested by Ger
Jackson. Giles was a United State
Senator when the State was admitte
into the Union, and was a prominen
advocate for her admission.
: Granger was the second count
that was organized after the Stat
,, was admitted into the Union an
was made county in 1896. 1t We
, named for Mary Granger, the wife {
Gov. William Blount. She was
woman of pure accomplishments an
did much to keep the Indians {
] peace with the early settlers.
Greene was created by the State
North Carolina in 1888 and VIZ
l named for Gen. Greene, the Revolt
i tionary hero.
Grundy was named for Felix CRU
dy and was organized in 1914.
:, Hamblen was named for Hezekia
: Hamblen, who lived and died
Hawkins County. 1t was created
1870.
: Hamilton was erected in 1909 an
: named in honor of and to perpetual
o the memory of Alexander Hamilton