1952 Map of Woolworth

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The Tennessee Valley Divide snakes through this high country on the border of Houston and Humphreys counties, dictating the flow of numerous hollows and branches in the mid-20th century. The settlement of Woolworth serves as a local hub near the Pinhook Branch, while the small community of Silvertop sits further east along the divide. This landscape is defined by its deep drainage patterns, with names like Mule Lot Hollow and Sugarcamp Hollow reflecting a history of small-scale agricultural use and timber harvesting. Genealogists will find a high density of family-named landmarks and burial sites, including the Batson Cem and Cleghorn Cem. Rural spiritual life is centered around several modest congregations, most notably New Hope Ch and Pleasant Ridge Ch, which were often positioned on higher ground away from the flood-prone creek bottoms.