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Lexington, the county seat and largest city in Henderson County, is in the center of the county just 10 miles south of Interstate 40 at the intersection of U.S. Highway 412 and Tennessee Highway 22. One thousand-acre Beech Lake is located within the city and supplies its water. It also provides great outdoor recreation, flood protection and lakefront living.
With a population of approximately 7,500, Lexington is the trade center for those who live within a 20-mile radius of the city. It's governed by a mayor and seven aldermen and has modern, well-equipped fire and police departments.
Parker's Crossroads is located at the junction of Interstate Route 40 and Tennessee Primary Highway 22 in the northern part of the county. It's a developing community whose restaurants, motels and other retail businesses serve the thousands of highway travelers who stop at Exit 108 each year. A Civil War battle was fought at Parker's Crossroads in 1862. Confederate troops were under the leadership of Gen. Nathan B. Forrest. A self-guided driving tour route of the battleground was completed and dedicated in 1995; a re-enactment of the battle is conducted in June of each even-numbered year. Thousands come to see the authentically dressed Union and Confederate troops, hear the roar of cannon fire, walk through realistic Civil War army camps, and purchase relics and souvenirs.
SARDIS
Sardis, with a population of 450, is located about 20 miles from Lexington in southern Henderson County. The town is located at the intersection of three state highways: Highway 104, 421 and 201. Farming is still an important occupation, although many residents work in business and industry both in the local area and surrounding towns. Sardis offers an exceptional quality of life through its rural lifestyle, its proximity to shopping areas in surrounding towns, and its nearness to recreational areas along the Tennessee River. Local recreational opportunities are provided at the City Park which offers basketball, tennis, baseball/softball and other activities.
Public education is provided by the Henderson County School system through schools in the Reagan Community (Southside Elementary), Scotts Hill (both elementary and high school) and Lexington (Lexington High School). Sardis residents have access to public water through the Sardis Water System, natural gas service provided by Lexington Gas Department and fire protection provided by the Henderson County Fire Department. Sardis has an active Senior Citizens Center which provides services and activities for the older citizens of the Sardis area.
Scotts Hill was settled in the mid-1800's. It is at the eastern edge of the county in a productive farming region. It was territory close to places where Confederate and Union troops clashed in the early 1860's. Today it is a progressive community with a good school, active citizens, vital churches and room for growth. The town is only seven miles from the Tennessee River where a new bridge is under construction for an outlet to middle Tennessee and Alabama. Scotts Hill is reached by Tennessee Primary Highway 100, Tennessee Secondary Highway 114, and Highway 20. It is located between beautiful Natchez Trace State Park and Shiloh National Military Park, and approximately midway between Kentucky and Pickwick lakes on the Tennessee River. If you enjoy hunting, fishing, camping, picnicking, sightseeing and water sports, Scotts Hill is your kind of community.
Scotts Hill High School is one of two high schools in the Henderson County School System. The county is building a new school scheduled to open in Spring 2002. Advanced level courses are offered to its students through Jackson State Community College satellite courses. Scotts Hill is also proud of its active Youth Rodeo Association, which has a bi-monthly horse sale at the local livestock yard.
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