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

Piney was the name given this community because of the creek flowing between the Pine Knobs. One among the first settlers was Mr. Milton Buck. The residence he built is the oldest, and is now occupied by Mrs. R.F. Stanfill. The oldest church was built near Piney Creek. It was been moved to the present location. It retained the name Piney after its removal. The rural carrier is Mr. F. Goff, post office is in Lexington. An interesting thing about the community is that an old woolen mill was located on Piney Creek.

The school, as the church, took the name "Piney" from Piney Creek. The building now in use was constructed in 1928. Four other buildings have been used.

Mr. Stinson, probably the first teacher, along with others were - Mr. Adam Dyer, Miss Exie Smith, Mr. Grady Kennedy, Miss Edith Petty, Mr. and Mrs. Glyn Phillips. Present teachers are Mrs. Exie McPeake and Mrs. Tom Bailey with daily average attendance of 48.

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