Shacklett, Tennessee

Shacklett is an unincorporated community in Cheatham County, in the U.S. state of Tennessee.[1]

History

A post office called Shacklett was established in 1897, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1904.[2] The community may have been named for one or more members of the Shacklett family known to be living nearby in the mid-19th century.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Shacklett, Tennessee
  2. ↑ "Cheatham County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 8 February 2015.
  3. ↑ Miller, Larry L. (2001). Tennessee Place-names. Indiana University Press. p. 187. ISBN 0-253-21478-5.

Coordinates: 36°07′29″N 87°05′53″W / 36.12472°N 87.09806°W / 36.12472; -87.09806

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