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Introduction ...

We have a couple of goals for our Gazetteer:

  • That it be a tool which helps us with planning our trips.
  • We're trying to shape our Gazetteer as a tool to help us understand the community in which our ancestors lived, the community that was part of their daily lives.
  • On our trips, we try to visit those places where our ancestors left their footprints.

By learning about Parsons (and the surrounding area) during the time that our ancestors lived, we hope to have a better understanding of both their community and its relationship to their lifes. We hope that this tool helps to give us an insight into their world.

As we add data and organize our Gazetteer to help with our family research, we will be adding to this our Genealogical Helper for Parsons. While we don't have information that is specific to any given person or family, we intend to expand our understanding about where and how people lived.

Neighboring Counties ...

When searching for family records, we have frequently made the mistake of not checking the neighboring counties.

For example, we have great-grandparents who lived in the northeast corner of their home county. During their lives, most doctors were in the next county to the east. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the north.

So when searching for records, we had our best success by looking in neighboring counties instead of the county in which they lived:  their home county contained property and probate records; the county to the east contained birth and death records; the county to the north contained their burial records. If we hadn't included the neighboring counties, we would have missed many valuable sources of information.

If you're in a similar situation, we hope that the following information helps.

Parsons is located in Decatur County.

To see how the shape of Tennessee's counties have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Decatur County: Benton, Carroll, Hardin, Henderson, Perry & Wayne.

Below are the counties that are near Parsons. For each of these counties, we show a sample of those communities that are closest to Parsons:

  • Decatur County     (The home county of Parsons)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Parsons, with the one closest to Parsons listed first.
    • Decaturville
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Jeannette
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jeannette
      • Jeannette is located in Decatur County
    • Mount Lebanon
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Lebanon have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Lebanon
      • Mount Lebanon is located in Decatur County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 29,387 people
    • Pleasant Hill
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Hill
      • Pleasant Hill is located in Decatur County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 566 people
    • Scotts Hill
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Sugar Tree
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sugar Tree have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugar Tree
      • Sugar Tree is located in Decatur County
    • Dunbar
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dunbar
      • Dunbar is located in Decatur County
  • Benton County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Parsons, with the one closest to Parsons listed first.
    • Chaseville
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chaseville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chaseville
      • Chaseville is located in Benton County
    • Coxburg
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coxburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coxburg
      • Coxburg is located in Benton County
    • Wildlife Cove Village
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wildlife Cove Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wildlife Cove Village
      • Wildlife Cove Village is located in Benton County
    • Crossroads
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crossroads
      • Crossroads is located in Benton County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 1,728 people
    • Sandy Point
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy Point
      • Sandy Point is located in Benton County
    • Camden
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
  • Carroll County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Parsons, with the one closest to Parsons listed first.
    • Clarksburg
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clarksburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clarksburg
      • Clarksburg is located in Carroll County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 376 people
    • Concord
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Concord
      • Concord is located in Carroll County
    • Buena Vista
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buena Vista
      • Buena Vista is located in Carroll County
    • Bruceton
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bruceton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bruceton
      • Bruceton is located in Carroll County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,391 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bruceton <1>
    • Hollow Rock
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hollow Rock have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hollow Rock
      • Hollow Rock is located in Carroll County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 679 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hollow Rock <1>
    • Cedar Grove
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Grove
      • Cedar Grove is located in Carroll County
    • Huntingdon
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
  • Chester County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Parsons, with the one closest to Parsons listed first.
    • Milledgeville
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milledgeville
      • Milledgeville is located in Chester County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 267 people
    • Enville
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Enville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Enville
      • Enville is located in Chester County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 189 people
    • Jacks Creek
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Mifflin
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mifflin
      • Mifflin is located in Chester County
  • Hardin County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Parsons, with the one closest to Parsons listed first.
    • Johnson Ford
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Johnson Ford have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Johnson Ford
      • Johnson Ford is located in Hardin County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 65,813 people
    • Saltillo
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saltillo
      • Saltillo is located in Hardin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 521 people
    • Swift
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Swift have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Swift
      • Swift is located in Hardin County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 5,874 people
    • Sibley
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sibley
      • Sibley is located in Hardin County
    • Centerview
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Centerview have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Centerview
      • Centerview is located in Hardin County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 244 people
    • New Town
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Town have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Town
      • New Town is located in Hardin County
    • Belle Meade
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Belle Meade have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belle Meade
      • Belle Meade is located in Hardin County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 3,017 people
    • Savannah
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
  • Henderson County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Parsons, with the one closest to Parsons listed first.
    • Darden
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Darden have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Darden
      • Darden is located in Henderson County
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 399 people
    • Chesterfield
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chesterfield have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chesterfield
      • Chesterfield is located in Henderson County
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 469 people
    • Cedar Grove
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Grove
      • Cedar Grove is located in Henderson County
    • Reagan
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Reagan have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reagan
      • Reagan is located in Henderson County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Reagan <1>
    • Lexington
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
    • Parkers Crossroads
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Sardis
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sardis have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sardis
      • Sardis is located in Henderson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 400 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sardis <1>
    • Union Cross
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Union Cross have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union Cross
      • Union Cross is located in Henderson County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 10,666 people
    • Rhodes Town
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rhodes Town have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rhodes Town
      • Rhodes Town is located in Henderson County
    • Middle Fork
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Middle Fork have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Middle Fork
      • Middle Fork is located in Henderson County
    • Atkins ‑ Historic
      (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Atkins have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Atkins
      • Atkins is located in Henderson County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 13,664 people
    • Huron
      (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Huron
      • Huron is located in Henderson County
    • White Fern
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White Fern
      • White Fern is located in Henderson County
  • Hickman County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Parsons, with the one closest to Parsons listed first.
    • Only
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Whitfield
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whitfield have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whitfield
      • Whitfield is located in Hickman County
    • Hornertown
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hornertown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hornertown
      • Hornertown is located in Hickman County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 412 people
  • Humphreys County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Parsons, with the one closest to Parsons listed first.
    • Hustburg
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hustburg
      • Hustburg is located in Humphreys County
    • Bakerville
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bakerville
      • Bakerville is located in Humphreys County
    • Buffalo
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buffalo have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buffalo
      • Buffalo is located in Humphreys County
    • New Johnsonville
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Johnsonville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Johnsonville
      • New Johnsonville is located in Humphreys County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,871 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for New Johnsonville <1>
    • Grandmother Ford
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grandmother Ford have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grandmother Ford
      • Grandmother Ford is located in Humphreys County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 307 people
    • Plant
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plant
      • Plant is located in Humphreys County
    • Hurricane Mills
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
  • Madison County
    • Claybrook
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Claybrook
      • Claybrook is located in Madison County
  • Perry County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Parsons, with the one closest to Parsons listed first.
    • Linden
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
    • Beardstown
      (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beardstown
      • Beardstown is located in Perry County
    • Lobelville
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lobelville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lobelville
      • Lobelville is located in Perry County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 889 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lobelville <1>
    • Flatwoods
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
  • Wayne County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Parsons, with the one closest to Parsons listed first.
    • Clifton
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
    • Slickrock Ford
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Slickrock Ford have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Slickrock Ford
      • Slickrock Ford is located in Wayne County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 179 people
    • Ashland Ford
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ashland Ford have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ashland Ford
      • Ashland Ford is located in Wayne County
      • Estimated population in 2014: 4,674 people
    • Waynesboro
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waynesboro have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waynesboro
      • Waynesboro is located in Wayne County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,371 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Waynesboro <1>

For an expanded list of the communities that are closest to Parsons, see our County-by-County Page for Parsons.

Newspapers Published in the Vicinity of Parsons ...

An ongoing effort between the Library of Congress and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has resulted in the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP).

To share their results, the partnership has created the Chronicling America website. The goal of this partnership is to assemble a database about the current and historic newspapers of the United States. This includes a growing collection of scanned images from selected papers. All of it available to the public on their website.

Using information that we've taken from the Chronicling America website, we've identified 31 newspapers that have been published in the area around Parsons.

We have organized these newspapers into two lists:

  • A Local Newspaper List - focusing on the papers published in the immediate area of Parsons. There are actually two parts to this list - papers printed in the immediate area of Parsons and those printed in the larger area surrounding Parsons.
  • An Extended Newspaper List - a longer list, sorted by paper name and containing those papers published within 19 miles [30.6 km]<3> of Parsons.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we start with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These websites either offer the information directly or else point to where you can find it. Their information is open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that are relevant to Parsons:

Cemeteries Near Parsons ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Parsons.

This is a new section and is likely to have errors. If you find an error, such as a missing cemetery or we have the wrong name, please let us know. If you know of them, we would also appreciate learning about previous or alternate names.

If you need information about a burial or interment, photos, transcripts, how to contact the cemetery or local authorities, please visit our selection of Genealogy Websites (see below).

If not found below, our Cemetery List for Parsons covers a larger area, with the cemeteries listed in alphabetical order.

The following cemeteries are listed based on their distance from Parsons, with the one closest to Parsons listed first.

  • Graves Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Graves Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Graves Cemetery
  • Rosson Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rosson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rosson Cemetery
  • Parsons Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Parsons Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Parsons Cemetery
  • Herndon Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Herndon Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Herndon Cemetery
  • Houston Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Houston Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Houston Cemetery
  • Houston Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Houston Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Houston Cemetery
  • Gabbard Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gabbard Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gabbard Cemetery
  • Stills Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stills Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stills Cemetery
  • McMurry Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McMurry Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McMurry Cemetery
  • Long Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Long Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Long Cemetery
  • Cox Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cox Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cox Cemetery
  • Myracle Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Myracle Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Myracle Cemetery
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    • White Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the White Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the White Cemetery
    • Tolley Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Tolley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Tolley Cemetery
    • Hill Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hill Cemetery

Nearby Communities in 1895 ...

We've built the following list with information that came from an Atlas published by Rand McNally in 1895. The Atlas had details such as the population of the community (which appears to have come from the 1890 Census) and whether there was a post office and/or railroad service available. We also indicate if the community no longer exists and is now historic.<4>

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that in 1895, Parsons had railroad service and no post office. In 2020, Parsons had a population of 2,272 people.

These communities are listed based on their distance from Parsons, with the one closest to Parsons listed first.

  • Beacon
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beacon have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beacon
    • Beacon is located in Decatur County
  • Bible Hill
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bible Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bible Hill
    • Bible Hill is located in Decatur County
  • Decaturville
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
  • Sulphur Springs ‑ Historic
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sulphur Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sulphur Springs
    • Sulphur Springs is located in Decatur County
  • Perryville
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Perryville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Perryville
    • Perryville is located in Decatur County
  • Darden
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Darden have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Darden
    • Darden is located in Henderson County
    • Population from the 2010 Census: 399 people
  • Mousetail ‑ Historic
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mousetail have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mousetail
    • Mousetail is located in Perry County
  • Jeannette
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jeannette
    • Jeannette is located in Decatur County
  • Pope
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pope have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pope
    • Pope is located in Perry County
  • Chesterfield
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chesterfield have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chesterfield
    • Chesterfield is located in Henderson County
    • Population from the 2010 Census: 469 people
  • Poplar Springs
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Poplar Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Poplar Springs
    • Poplar Springs is located in Henderson County
  • Toms Creek ‑ Historic
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Toms Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Toms Creek
    • Toms Creek is located in Perry County
  • Continue List   (17 more) ...
    • Scotts Hill
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Oakview ‑ Historic
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oakview have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakview
      • Oakview is located in Decatur County
    • Morgan ‑ Historic
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Morgan have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morgan
      • Morgan is located in Henderson County

We've also created an expanded list of communities that existed in the 1890's and were located in the area around Parsons. See our List of 1890's Communities around Parsons.

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Parsons. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Decatur County: www.decaturcountytn.org/

The official website for State of Tennessee: https://www.tn.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<2>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Parsons) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Parsons. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.6503, Longitude: -88.1234       In this case, the coordinates for Parsons have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<4>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Parsons, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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