Palmersville, Tennessee facts for kids
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Palmersville
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 Palmersville
Location in Tennessee
Palmersville
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Weakley |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
38241
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Palmersville is a small unincorporated community in northeastern Weakley County, Tennessee. It has a post office, with ZIP code 38241. The United States Census Bureau does not maintain demographic data for Palmersville. Palmersville is located at the intersection of Tennessee State Route 89 and Tennessee State Route 190.
Palmersville is within the 8th Congressional district represented in the U.S. House by Republican David Kustoff.
History
Palmersville was one of the first settlements in Weakley County. It is named for one of its founders, W.R. Palmer. In 1924, the town was devastated by a fire which destroyed all but four buildings leaving only the local bank, the blacksmith shop, and two stores unscathed.
Notable people
- Pauline LaFon Gore, mother of former Vice President Al Gore
- Ned McWherter, former Governor of Tennessee
- Paul Jolley, American Idol season 12 contestant
- Hugh Edward Berryman, forensic anthropologist, one of only a few certified by the American Board of Forensic Anthropology
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