Word

Word was ten miles southwest of Center in southwestern Shelby County. A post office was opened in the community in 1892 with Leo Koonce as postmaster. In 1896 the settlement consisted of little more than a general store and a few widely scattered farms. The post office was closed in 1912.

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Cecil Harper, Jr. | © TSHA

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Word is part of or belongs to the following places:

Currently Exists

No

Place type

Word is classified as a Town

Associated Names

  • (Mount Hermon)

Has Post Office

No

Is Incorporated

No