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

Humphreys County

Photographed By Don Morfe, April 19, 2014

1. Humphreys County Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Established October 19, 1809; Named in honor of Parry W. Humphreys, Judge, Superior Court of Law and Equity, 1807-09; Circuit Judge, Fifth District, Law and Equity, 1809-12 and 1818-36. Member of Congress, 1813-1815.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 19, 1305.

Location. 36° 4.95′ N, 87° 47.7′ W. Marker is in Waverly, Tennessee, in Humphreys County. Marker is on South Court Street. The marker is on the grounds of Humphreys County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Waverly TN 37185, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Battle of Johnsonville (a few steps from this marker); Court House Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Humphreys County War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Hill (within shouting distance of this marker); Reynoldsburg

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The McAdoo House (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named McAdoo House (about 700 feet away); The Butterfield House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waverly.

Photographed By Don Morfe, April 19, 2014

2. Humphreys County Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 20, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 13, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 448 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 13, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.