Ashwood, Tennessee

Ashwood is an unincorporated community in Maury County, Tennessee, in the United States.[1]

History

Ashwood Hall, the name of the plantation of Leonidas Polk, was later applied to the surrounding community.[2][3] A post office called Ashwood was established in 1841, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1956.[4]

St. John's Episcopal Church in Ashwood is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[5]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ashwood, Tennessee
  2. ↑ Miller, Larry L. (2001). Tennessee Place-names. Indiana University Press. p. 9. ISBN 0-253-21478-5.
  3. ↑ Jones, Wilmer L. (2004). Generals in Blue and Gray: Davis's generals. Greenwood Publishing Group. p. 248. ISBN 978-0-275-98324-6.
  4. ↑ "Maury County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 7 February 2015.
  5. ↑ "Maury County Historic Sites". Maury County Historical Society. Retrieved 7 February 2015.