Gafford

Gafford, also known as Gafford (Gafford's) Chapel, is just off State Highway 11 in west central Hopkins County. It was named for Thomas M. Gafford, who deeded land for a church in 1881. A school was in operation there after 1900 and in 1905 had an enrollment of sixty-four. In the mid-1930s Gafford had a church, a school, and a number of scattered dwellings. In 1935 the community's school was combined with the Antioch school, and in 1943 its church was moved a half mile northwest to a location near the Cedar Grove school and cemetery. In the mid-1980s Gafford had a number of widely scattered houses.

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Christopher Long | © TSHA

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Belongs to

Gafford is part of or belongs to the following places:

Currently Exists

No

Place type

Gafford is classified as a Town

Associated Names

  • ['s Chapel]

Location

Latitude: 33.16455810
Longitude: -95.69495880

Has Post Office

No

Is Incorporated

No