Shelby County
Established 1819; named in honor of
Isaac Shelby
who, along with Andrew Jackson, was appointed United States Commissioner; together they arranged the purchase of the Western District from the Chickasaw Indian Nation in 1818.
Tipton County
Established 1823; named in honor of
Jacob Tipton.
Raised a company for defense of the Northwest Territory against the Indians. Killed while leading an attack on Nov. 4, 1791.
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission
Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00 |
