Lake County
Established 1870; named in honor of
Reelfoot Lake.
This was formed by earth movements in a series of earthquakes in 1811, which dammed Reelfoot River and caused some changes in the coune of the Mississippi.
Obion County
Established 1823; named for the
Obion River,
chief watercourse in the county. The name Obion is of uncertain origin. Some say it is an Indian word meaning many prongs; others say it was the name of a French-Irish officer, who explored the country at an early but unknown date.
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission.
Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00 |
