Brooklyn

Brooklyn was sixteen miles northeast of Center in northeastern Shelby County. A post office was established in the community in 1872, with Wiett S. Childress as postmaster; the office was discontinued in 1883, and local mail was sent to Tomday. The community had a one-room school in 1903.

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Currently Exists

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Place type

Brooklyn is classified as a Town

Has Post Office

No

Is Incorporated

No