Location: Overton County

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Project Purpose
The purpose of this sub-project is to have a foundation for all things relating to Overton County, Tennessee. From cities, to citizens, to favorite tourist spots, to cemeteries, we aim to have it all here for you in one central location.
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Overton County History
Named in honor of Nashville judge John Overton. Overton County, Tennessee was formed in 1806 from Jackson County, Tennessee and Indian lands. In 1835 the county seat was moved from Monroe to Livingston. Livingston, named for the honorable Edward Livingston, become incorporated in 1907. Overton County was originally a part of Davidson County and later Jackson County. In 1805 Moses Fisk surveyed the first village in what is now the community of Hilham. On September 12, 1806, the area of Overton County was established by the state legislature as a county. The Indian Territory that had been within, in which Cherokee Chief Nettle Carrier presided over, was conceded to Tennessee for use by the white man. Overton County, at one time, included part of the territory that eventually became Fentress, Clay, Pickett, and Putnam counties, and since many of the early records of these counties have been partially or entirely destroyed, the extant records of Overton County are important. The courthouse was burned in April of 1865. Neighboring Counties are Clay, Jackson, Putnam, Fentress and Pickett.
Historic Sites/Landmarks
http://cumberlandhistoricbyway.com/historic-sites-1
Geography
Overton County is part of Middle Tennessee, one of Tennesee's Three Grand Divisions. These divisions are not only geographic, but also cultural and defined in state law. Overton County is also part of the Central Region of Appalachia.
Overton County is located in the Upper Cumberland region of middle Tennessee. Overton County is located 90 miles from Nashville and 16 miles from Cookeville. This county is predominantly rural and is surrounded by rolling hills and valleys. Pickett, Putnam, Jackson, Clay, and Fentress counties in Tennessee surround Overton County. The county is 16 miles from Interstate 40 and is accessible to several state highways. The average temperature in July is 78.0 degrees and the average in January is 39.0 degrees with annual average precipitation being 48.76 inches. Overton County has an elevation of 1,040 feet
Land_Area
Overton County is a farming community consisting of 434 square miles. The closest waterway is the Cumberland River with the nearest port facility being 24 miles away in Gainesboro, Tennessee. The major agricultural crops for Overton County are small grains, vegetables and tobacco.
Adjacent counties
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overton_County,_Tennessee#Adjacent_counties
...Pickett County (northeast) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pickett_County,_Tennessee
...Fentress County (east) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fentress_County,_Tennessee
...Putnam County (south) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Putnam_County,_Tennessee
...Jackson County (west) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackson_County,_Tennessee
...Clay County (northwest) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clay_County,_Tennessee
Protected areas
Area Parks & Recreation http://www.overtoncountytn.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=17&Itemid=70
Government Offices
Overton County Website http://www.overtoncountytn.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1&ItemId=2&Itemid=2
Demographics
Overton County, TN is home to a population of 22,090 people, from which 99% are citizens. The ethnic composition of the population of Overton County, TN is composed of 21,310 White residents (96.5%), 281 Hispanic residents (1.27%), 242 Two+ residents (1.1%), 150 Black residents (0.68%), and 54 Native residents (0.24%).
Communities
Towns and Cities in Overton County, Tennessee
Cities
Allons Allred Alpine Crawford Hilham Livingston Monroe Rickman Wilder
County Common Areas
Category:Overton County, Tennessee, Cemeteries|County Cemeteries https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery-browse/USA/Tennessee/Overton-County?id=county_2491
Category:Overton County, Tennessee, Schools|County Schools http://www.overtoncountyschools.net/
Category:Overton County, Tennessee, Religious Institutions|County Religious Institutions http://www.overtonco.com/churches.php http://www.overtoncountytn.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13&Itemid=76
Things to do/see
State Parks
...Cummins Falls State Park 390 Cummins Falls Ln Cookeville, TN 38501 Phone number (931) 520-6691 Cummins Falls State Park is a 211-acre day-use park located nine miles north of Cookeville. While very beautiful, this is a rugged area and there are inherent hazards. The gorge and waterfall are not easily accessed and can only be reached by foot. Trail routes are steep with uneven terrain. Natural trail surfaces are varied and include water crossings, boulders and other obstacles. These are not improved trails. Swimming and wading are at your own risk. Please read all safety Information on the website prior to visiting the park. The main parking area, restrooms, trailheads and a designated picnic area are located above the falls.
...Standing Stone State Park 1674 Standing Stone Hwy Livingston, TN 38570 (931) 823-3984 Standing Stone State Park is located in Standing Stone State Forest on the Cumberland Plateau. The park takes its name from the Standing Stone, a 12-foot-tall rock standing upright on a sandstone ledge, which was supposedly used as a boundary line between two Indian nations. When the rock fell, the Indians placed a portion of it upon an improvised monument to preserve it. The stone is still preserved in nearby Monterey, Tenn.
...Dale Hollow Reservoir Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park 5970 State Park Rd. Burkesville, KY 42717 Phone: (270) 433-7431 Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park is located in south-central Kentucky in the Cumberland River basin on the Obey River. The huge reservoir created by Dale Hollow Dam covers 27,700 acres in parts of Clinton and Cumberland Counties in Kentucky and Clay, Fentress, Overton, and Pickett Counties in Tennessee. Dale Hollow Dam and Reservoir control the runoff drainage area of 935 square miles. Both the dam and reservoir are under the oversight of the Army Corps of Engineers. Completed in 1943, the dam and reservoir not only provide flood control, but also generate large amounts of electrical power. The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) operates and distributes the electrical power for regional consumption. The dam is 1, 717 feet in length and holds back a lake that is 61 miles long with 653 miles of shoreline, with a 120-foot depth at its deepest point. The region surrounding Dale Hollow State Park is historically significant. Virginia set aside the south-central portion of Kentucky for a military reserve district for Revolutionary soldiers. The South of the Green River lands covered a great portion of southern Kentucky. Many Virginia soldiers of the Revolutionary War moved to what would become Clinton and Cumberland Counties. Cumberland County is also famous as the site of one of the first oil wells in the United States.
Marinas
Sunset Marina and Resort Address: 2040 Sunset Dock Rd, Monroe, TN 38573 Phone: (931) 864-3146 https://sunsetmarina.com/
Mitchell Creek Marina Address: 1260 Livingston Boat Dock Rd, Allons, TN 38541 Phone: (931) 823-6666 http://www.mitchellcreekmarina.com/
East Port Marina & Resort Address: 6429, 5652 Eastport Rd, Alpine, TN 38543 Phone: (931) 879-7511 http://eastport.info/
Dale Hollow Marina Address: 440 Dale Hollow Boat Dock Rd, Celina, TN 38551 Phone: (931) 243-2211 http://www.dalehollowmarina.com/
Holly Creek Resort & Marina Address: 2659 Holly Creek Rd, Celina, TN 38551 Phone: (931) 243-2116 http://hollycreekmarina.com/
Eagle Cove Resort & Marina Address: 5899 Eagles Cove Rd, Byrdstown, TN 38549 Phone: (931) 864-3456 http://eaglecoveresort.net/
Wineries
Holly Ridge Winery 486 Oneal Rd, Livingston, TN 38570-5109 931-823-8375
Fishing
STRIPERFUN GUIDE SERVICE/TN WALLEYE CHARTERS CAPTAIN JIM DURHAM 5661 WILLOW GROVE HWY ALLONS TN, 38541 phone: 931.403.2501 captainjim@striperfun.com http://www.striperfun.com
County Resources
Upper Cumberland Human Resources http://www.uchra.com/
Children's Services Department https://www.tn.gov/news.childrens-services.html
Natural Resources Conservation https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/site/national/home/
ResourceMFG-Employment agency in Livingston, Tennessee https://www.resourcemfg.com/
Casa of Overton County-Social services organization in Livingston, Tennessee Address: 106 W Henson St, Livingston, TN 38570 Phone: (931) 823-7323
County Records
Overton County Court Clerk http://www.overtoncountytn.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10&Itemid=91
Overton County Circuit Clerk http://www.overtoncountytn.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=37&Itemid=53
Overton Clerk & Masters Office http://www.overtoncountytn.com/
Church records
Overton County Archives http://www.tennesseegenealogy.org/archives/overton_county_archives.htm
Voter/Citizenship Records
Election Commission http://www.overtoncountytn.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=30&itemid=40
Voter Registration Information Lookup https://tnmap.tn.gov/voterlookup/
Estate/Probate Records
Tennessee Online Genealogy Records https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Tennessee_Online_Genealogy_Records
Land/Homestead Records
Courthouse Direct http://www.courthousedirect.com/PropertySearch/Tennessee/Overton
Tax Lists
https://sos.tn.gov/products/tsla/genealogical-fact-sheets-about-tennessee-counties-overton-county
Military Service Records
Overton County, TN Search military records in Overton County TN, click on link below. http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/record-search-military.php?locIndex=12602
Census Records
Overton County, Tennessee, Census Records https://www.census-online.com/links/TN/Overton/
See also
Overton County, Tennessee: Family History & Genealogy, Census, Birth, Marriage, Death Vital Records & More http://www.linkpendium.com/overton-tn-genealogy/
Visiting the Library & Archives https://sos.tn.gov/products/tsla/visiting-library-archives
Sources
Overton County KINFolk interested in the Overton Newsletter that comes out 4 times per year. Click on links below. https://www.facebook.com/groups/octkin/ https://squareup.com/store/octk
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