Terry, Carroll County, Tennesse
After the Civil War, J. B. Terry owned a large tract of land on the Old Stage Road
where it crosses the Rutherford Fork of the Obion River. He and his family
operated the inn, a two story log building for people riding the stage. Meals and
lodging were available. Col. Terry sold this
entire operation to W.H. Shuford. Mr. Mose Bryant owned a cotton gin nearby.
Mr. Wylie Cunningham and wife operated a store later owned by Joe Parker and
wife from Cedar Grove. It is still operated by Larry Parker, son of Joe Parker. On
the west side opposite Terry's Store, Mr. Will Woodall built a store. C. J. McCollum
and J.H. Shuford operated it for years and sold it to Julien Perkins, the mailman in
1946. Mr. Wylie McKinney a prominent magistrate of the 20th district
whose mother was Col. Terry's daughter suggested it be called "Terry." Mr.
W.H. Shuford gave three acres of land for the Westview School. The Cool Springs
Cumberland Presbyterian Church was moved near the school. Some of the oldest
markers can be found in a small cemetery nearby.
Hand coded by Jane N Powell notes submitted by Jere R Cox Jr.
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