Acton, Tennessee facts for kids

Acton is a small place located in McNairy County, Tennessee, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a place where people live and work, but it doesn't have its own city government. Instead, it's usually part of a larger county. This means the county government handles services like roads, police, and fire protection for Acton. Many small places across the United States are unincorporated communities.

History of Acton

People believe that Acton was most likely named after a place called Acton in England. Many towns and communities in the United States got their names from places in other countries, especially England, as settlers arrived and built new homes.