The Perry County Historical Society compiled a brochure for Perry County in 2018, which resulted in a Driving Tour Map. The settlement of Perry County goes back to the very early 1800's, and was divided several times as settlers moved westward. More information is available on the website for the Tennessee Historical Society page for Perry County, as compiled by Mr. Gus Steele, which makes for very interesting reading.
When the bridge on Hwy 13 leading to Flatwoods needed to be replaced, TDOT discovered the area was rich in Paleo-Indian artifacts that even date to the Historic era. Watch the video TDOT News created to finally explain what they were doing almost 10 years ago, that was a very hush hush project because of its importance to the history of this State.
Family cemeteries have been long considered the best way to research a family tree, and Perry County has over 125 burial sites, named after various families who settled Perry County even before it became an official county in Tennessee. Be sure to visit our website page where you will find links to the official TNGen website for Perry County.
Built in 1832, the Cedar Grove Iron Furnace was operational until early February 1862, when the fall of Fort Henry opened the Tennessee River to Flag-Officer Andrew H. Foote’s muddy water fleet. One or more of these Federal gunboats lobbed cannonballs almost two miles from the river toward the vicinity of the furnace.
Visitors will find several ways to enjoy their visit to Perry County. Lobelville is home to many Mennonite families, most of whom are on Russell Creek, and Cane Creek. There are fresh vegetables, sorghum and meat, all in season to be sure. Cane Creek Store offers many old fashioned goods not found in your local grocery. Martin's Greenhouse is a favorite for spring plantings. Be sure to call the Chamber of Commerce ahead to find out what is available when you plan to make your visit to Perry County.
The Bromley Hotel, also known as the residence of Dr. Richard Calvin Bromley, was built in 1909-1911 as a full service hotel for visiting tourists and others. It also served as his private residence and medical office. His wife, Ardilla (Fluty) Bromley, operated a millinery shop on the second floor. Located in the Flatwoods area, this structure is on the National Register of Historic Places.
As part of a project to preserve the history of Lobelville, a video was created from a slideshow made by Mr. Hugh Fisher, who would present his narrated slideshow to school children in the Lobelville schools. This video was created in 2007 by the Perry County Historical Society in conjunction with PatVB Web Design and the City of Lobelville.
Many people still like to do their research the old fashioned way, by hand or, rather, in person. Best place to start is the Perry County Historical Society, located in the main branch of the Perry County Library, in Linden, Tennessee. Records have been transferred to microfiche and a reader is available to aid researchers.
Pinckney's Tomb is considered to be the largest grave house in Tennessee. The grave house is a limestone and wood structure that covders the burial site of a local farmer, Pinckney Hufstedler, and members of his family. It was originally built as a graveyard for about 10 to 12 burials, surrounded by a wall of cut stone almost 5 feet high. Wooden walls and a roof were added because of Pinckney Hufstedler's fears that water could get into his tomb.
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