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1951 Map of Three Churches, 1954 Print
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1951 Map of Three Churches

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Three Churches serves as the central focal point for this rural Wayne County landscape, situated where the waters of Indian Creek meet the surrounding hills. The area is defined by a dense network of hollows, such as Ayers Hollow and Robinson Hollow, which dictate the placement of early infrastructure and homesites. Public life in the mid-20th century centered on dispersed community hubs like Cromwell Crossroads, while education was served by local institutions including Memorial School and the Masonic Hall Sch. The presence of the Natzhez Trace Parkway in the northeast corner signals the modernization of transport through this section of the Tennessee Valley, even as much of the interior remains accessible only via winding valley roads. Genealogists will find numerous family-named landmarks and burial sites, including Horton Cem and King Cem, scattered among the ridges and flats.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1951
Date Published1954
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27.3 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain