Henderson County TN Photo from the May 1, 2002 Lexington Progress Contributed by Brent Drury James M. Evans was postmaster 1909 - 1914 |
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By Auburn Powers 1930 Huron, is located in the southwest part of Henderson County. It was so named by the Railroad Company in honor of Lake Huron, one of the Great Lakes. The Railroad was known then as the Tennessee Middlin Railroad. At that time, Huron, like Washington City when its location was selected by George Washington, was a town in name only. The community was sparsely settled. The land being covered with fine virgin forest. The pioneer settlers were John A. Smith, Esq. Arch Joyner, Joe Joyner, Rev. Clayborne Bell, E. T. Flake, James Flake, Bob Odell, J. H. Wilson, J. W. Baughn, Bill Askew, E. T. Lawler, S. A. Blanton, Allen Threadgill, M. H. Fesmire, Jasper Diffee, John B. Cawthon, William V. Taylor. Those who have been merchants are as follows: W. T. (Bud) Smith, John Taylor, J. S. Teague, L. F. Hanna, J. W. Plunk, Hugh Courtney, W. L. McHaney, F. H. Gilliam, T. N. West, Walker & Son, Henry Linton, Huron Grocery Co., Adcox & Melton, Threadgill & Melton, R. C. White, and Farris Bell. The Depot Agents have been Frank Smith, a Mr. Hogan, W. S. Hurst, H. V. Denver, G. T. Dickerson, Robert Kelly, W. S. Hurst, second time. A Missionary Baptist Church was built about 1885 in which regular services have been held every since. A literary school was taught in the church for many years and was one of the very best in the County. Its teachers were as follows: Emma Kimbrough, Minnie Spellings, Katie Skipper, Nannie Crook, Ross Crook, C. C. Smith, Ela Pearson, W. R. Wilson, I. N. Chamberlain, Belton McCelvy, W. E. Johnson, and Dora Smith. The school was discontinued about 1901. Hurons post-masters have been J. S. Teague, J. W. Plunk, J. M. Threadgill, M. H. Fesmire, J. M. Evans, and Mildred Perkins. Two rural routes were established in 1903. The carriers have been W. E. Johnson, E. W. Bailey, M. L. Austin. Many changes have come with the passing years but today Huron is still a thriving little town of some seventy-five people. It enjoys the general prosperity of our southland and is looking forward through the rainbow of promise to the good that is in store for all good people.
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From the History of Henderson County School - Louise Oakley 1940 Huron was so named by the Railroad Company in honor of Lake Huron, one of the Great Lakes. At that time the Railroad was known as the Tennessee Midland Railroad. One of the oldest settlers was E.T. Flake. This settlement was made because of good farming land and nearness to water. Other early settlers were Arch Joyner and Rev. Clayon Bell. The oldest house now standing is the one occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Dave Brown. Huron has one Missionary Baptist Church built in 1885. Mr. R.C. Whittle owns and operates the oldest store. There are two other stores owned and operated, one by Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Smith and the other by Mr. Tom Threadgill. There have been other merchants, namely; Walker and Son, Threadgill and Milton, Will Evans, Tom Gilliam, Charley Wadley and Faris Bell. Depot agents have been Frank Smith, a Mr. Hogan, W.S. Hurt, H.V. Denver, G.T. Dickinson and Robert Kelly. The mail service was established about 1901. The postoffice is now located in Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Smith's store. Mrs. Floyd Smith is now acting postmistress. Two mail routes lead out from Huron. Mr. E.W> Bailey carries the mail route 1 and the assistant, Mr. Rex Pope carries on route 2. The earliest carriers were Rev. L.A. Lawyer, W.E. Johnson, Curry Johnson and M.L. Austin. The community is served by one cotton gin owned and operated by Smith Record and Company. One blacksmith shop is located in Huron. Mr. Hute Maxwell owns and operates it and serves the people with the best of work. The name Huron was given to the school in honor of the community. The present building was built in 1934. The first teacher was Miss Rena Mae Pierce. Two other teachers have taught there, namely; Misses Willie Dee Parham and Mrs. Della Mae Anderson. The present teacher is Birthel Johnson. School has been taught in one other building in this community. Starting about 1885 school was taught in the church for several years. The teachers teaching then include Emma Kimbrough, Minnie Spellings, Katie Skipper and W.R. Wilson. The average daily attendance for last month was 16. The total enrollment is 17. |
Photo contributed to the Lexington Progress May 1, 2002 by Brent Drury
