Tipton County, Tennessee
Bozo's Hot Pit Bar-B-Q
Canaan Baptist Church
Charleston United Methodist Church and Cemetery
Coca-Cola Bottling Plant
Hotel Lindo
Mt. Carmel Presbyterian Church
Oak Hill Farm
Price, Dr. Thomas H., House
Rhodes House
Ruffin Theater
South College Street Historic District
South Main Street Historic District
St. Matthew's Episcopal Church
Trinity Church
Trinity Episcopal Church, Old
Atoka Evangelical Presbyterian Church
Augustus Hill Garland
Cadmus Marcellus Wilcox
Charles B. Simonton
Fort Wright, C.S.A.
General Jacob Tipton
Joe Brown Bivouac, U.C.V.
Last Speech of General Nathan Bedford Forrest
Mt. Zion Munford
Munford United Methodist Church
Randolph
Randolph
Randolph United Methodist Church
Salem Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church
The Site of Byars-Hall High School
Thomas Goode
Tipton County Confederate Monument
Tipton County Confederate Reunion
Tipton County in the Civil War
Trinity In The Fields
Twin Defenses
The county was established in 1823 and named after Captain Jacob Tipton, a soldier who fought in the Battle of Fallen Timbers during the Northwest Indian War. The early settlers in Tipton County were primarily farmers who took advantage of the rich soil and favorable climate to grow cotton, corn, and other crops. The area quickly prospered, and by the mid-1800s, Tipton County had become a center of commerce and trade.
During the Civil War, Tipton County was a site of significant military activity. Confederate and Union forces both occupied the area at different times, leading to a number of battles and skirmishes. The Battle of Munford in 1863, for example, resulted in a Union victory and marked a turning point in the region's history.
In the post-war years, Tipton County focused on rebuilding and recovering from the devastation of the conflict. The economy gradually diversified, with the rise of industries such as lumber production, railroad construction, and manufacturing. Today, Tipton County remains a thriving community with a mix of agriculture, industry, and residential areas, and it continues to honor its historic roots through museums, landmarks, and events.
Brief timeline of the history of Tipton County, Tennessee:
- 1823 - Tipton County is established on October 29.
- 1836 - Covington becomes the county seat.
- 1861-1865 - Tipton County residents fight in the American Civil War.
- 1878 - The Memphis and Paducah Railroad reaches Covington.
- 1901 - The Covington Leader newspaper is established.
- 1937 - The National Guard Armory is built in Covington.
- 1955 - The Tipton County Museum is established.
- 1989 - The Mississippi River floods Tipton County.
- 1996 - Tipton County Fairgrounds opens in Covington.
- 2002 - The Tipton County Veterans Museum opens in Covington.
- 2011 - The Tipton County Courthouse undergoes renovations.
This timeline provides a glimpse into the major events and milestones that have shaped the history of Tipton County, Tennessee.