Tennessee, McNairy County, Selmer
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4 miles northwest. Established in 1823, it was first county seat of McNairy County; here was Purdy University from 1855 to 1861. Glover’s Trace ran through it from Middle Tennessee to the Mississippi Country. The county seat was moved in 1890.
(Settlements & Settlers) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
4 miles northwest. Established in 1823, it was first county seat of McNairy County; here was Purdy University from 1855 to 1861. Glover’s Trace ran through it from Middle Tennessee to the Mississippi Country. The county seat was moved in 1890.(Settlements & Settlers) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.