Henderson County Tennessee Genealogy & History

Alberton
Henderson County TN
From the "History of Henderson County Schools" by Louise Oakley (County Fair Project 1940)

Alberton was named in honor of Albert Hare, the first settler in the community. He located here because of the abundance of water. The location as also in the center of the district.
The oldest house now standing (1940) is the home of Mrs. Mary Overman. The Church of Christ is the oldest church standing. Hare Brothers' store is the oldest store. Mr. Connie Sullivan is the present mail carrier.