In the early 1800s, land in Benton County was opened for settlers. Although the county began as a small farming community, it has grown and flourished since. With the Tennessee River extending along the entire eastern side of the county, and the Big Sandy River covering a section of the northwest side, Benton County has drawn settlers for generations. Music is very important to the people who live here, and various music festivals are held throughout the year to celebrate this popular cultural pastime. Ryan Holladay, a local Benton County musician, played banjo on the Grand Ole Opry at the age of five, becoming the youngest musician to perform there. In 1963, Benton County made headlines when famous country singer Patsy Cline was lost in a tragic plane crash in the area. While music is a large part of the culture, the county also features many outdoor activities, such as duck hunting, fishing, and camping. Today, Benton County continues to be a close-knit community that is very proud of its history.
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This volume, containing over 200 photographs, shares the
unique history of the small-town settlers in Benton County. This rich collection will appeal to both longtime residents and newcomers. Jean Gilley, along with the other members of the Benton County Genealogical Society, has worked diligently to put together this collection of photos and history. The BCGS has published two other history books.
unique history of the small-town settlers in Benton County. This rich collection will appeal to both longtime residents and newcomers. Jean Gilley, along with the other members of the Benton County Genealogical Society, has worked diligently to put together this collection of photos and history. The BCGS has published two other history books.
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Mt. Zion Baptist Church was located at Sulphur Creek about seven miles from Big Sandy; it was built in 1812 (according to a plaque that was secured to the structure) and called Mt. Zion Meeting House. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Big Sandy, Benton County, Forrest Avenue, Tennessee River, Harmon's Creek, World War, First Baptist Church, West Main Street, Bank of Camden, Camden High School, Kentucky Lake, Patsy Cline, Cowboy Copas, Hawkshaw Hawkins, Henry County, Moriah School, Natchez Trace Road, Randy Hughes, Tennessee Valley Authority New!
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Mt. Zion Baptist Church was located at Sulphur Creek about seven miles from Big Sandy; it was built in 1812 (according to a plaque that was secured to the structure) and called Mt. Zion Meeting House. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Big Sandy, Benton County, Forrest Avenue, Tennessee River, Harmon's Creek, World War, First Baptist Church, West Main Street, Bank of Camden, Camden High School, Kentucky Lake, Patsy Cline, Cowboy Copas, Hawkshaw Hawkins, Henry County, Moriah School, Natchez Trace Road, Randy Hughes, Tennessee Valley Authority New!
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