Waverly in Humphreys County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Reynoldsburg

Photographed by Ken Smith, August 6, 2011

1. Reynoldsburg Marker

Inscription. Six miles northwest, where Dry Creek enters the Tennessee River, this town was first settled from 1800 to 1805. In 1812, it became the county seat of Humphreys County, with the first court meeting in the home of Samuel Parker on Trace Creek. The Memphis-Nashville stage line ran through here. In 1837, the county seat moved to Waverly.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3E 10.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1800.

Location. 36° 4.981′ N, 87° 47.66′ W. Marker is in Waverly, Tennessee, in Humphreys County. It is at the intersection of South Church Street (Tennessee Route 13) and West Main Street, on the right when traveling south on South Church Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Waverly TN 37185, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Middle Tennessee

and in the Highland Rim.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

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Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Humphreys County War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Court House Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of Johnsonville (within shouting distance of this marker); Humphreys County (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fort Hill (about 300 feet away); The McAdoo House (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named McAdoo House (about 500 feet away); Hotel Dixieland (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waverly.

Photographed by Ken Smith, August 6, 2011

2. Reynoldsburg Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 13, 2012, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 2,339 times since then and 143 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 13, 2012, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.