A map of Tipton County
Tennessee’s western boundary used to be the Mississippi River. That seemed to make sense. But no one tells the Mighty Mississippi what to do. During the great earthquake of 1811 and 1812, the river changed its course in parts of TiptonCounty. Because of this there are parts of TiptonCounty – such as the towns of Reverie and Corona – that are west of the Mississippi River.
Since there are no bridges across the Mississippi in Tipton County, it’s a long drive from the Tipton County Courthouse in Covington; south to Memphis; west across the river; north to Wilson, Arkansas; and east to Reverie and Corona. The people of Reverie and Corona are loyal to Tennessee. But the Tennessee government pays for the kids there to go to school in Arkansas.
The former site of Randolph, in Tipton County
One of the most important towns in Tipton County history is no longer there. When West Tennessee was originally developed, there were two important communities developed along the Mississippi River — Memphis and Randolph. However, because of a series of setbacks, Randolph eventually vanished from the map.
Click here to see what happened to it.
Tipton County is also known as the “Blow Pop Capital of the World.” One of the largest employers in the county is Charms Co.; at its Covington factory one BILLION Blow Pops, Sugar Daddy pops and Charms pops are produced per year.
The Tipton County Museum website
Tipton County also contains one of the best county history museums in Tennessee. Click here to visit the website of the Tipton County Museum
Here’s the Tipton County Courthouse.
