Acton, Tennessee

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Acton is an unincorporated community in McNairy County, Tennessee, in the United States. [1]

History

It is believed that it is most likely named after Acton, England. [2]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Acton, Tennessee
  2. Miller, Larry L. (2001). Tennessee Place-names. Indiana University Press. p. 3. ISBN   0-253-21478-5.

Coordinates: 35°00′29″N88°27′34″W / 35.00806°N 88.45944°W / 35.00806; -88.45944