Somerville in Fayette County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Organization of Fayette County
Photographed By Allen Gathman, July 14, 2007
1. Organization of Fayette County Marker
Fayette County was organized the first Monday in December, 1824, in the home of Robert G. Thornton, ten miles S. East on North fork of Wolf River. It was made a part of the district which David Crockett then represented in the state legislature.Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4E 56.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1824.
Location. 35° 14.636′ N, 89° 21.026′ W. Marker is in Somerville, Tennessee, in Fayette County. Marker is on West Court Square, 0 miles north of West Fayette Street (U.S. 64). West of the courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Somerville TN 38068, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Tent City (approx. 1.6 miles away); Oakland Presbyterian Church (approx. 9.4 miles away); Hardeman County/Fayette County (approx. 10.3 miles away);
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Photographed By Allen Gathman, July 14, 2007
2. Marker and gazebo on W. Court Square
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2010, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. This page has been viewed 893 times since then and 154 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 1, 2010, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
