First settled in 1815 by Colonel Joseph Hardin, Hardin County is rich in history, culture, events, and wonderful people that make our county an excellent place to live and explore. Savannah, Crump, and Saltillo make up the incorporated cities of Hardin County, which includes a number of other charming communities like Pickwick, Walnut Grove, and Burnt Church.
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CITY OF SAVANNAH, TN
140 Main Street, Savannah, TN 38372 Phone: 731.925.3300
Established by James Rudd in 1821 Savannah was initially known as Rudd’s Ferry for James’s ferry service. Due to increasing trade on the Tennessee River, Rudd’s Ferry was renamed Savannah and became the county seat in 1830, the same year James Rudd built the historic Cherry Mansion on the banks of the river. The Cherry Mansion was used as the headquarters of General U.S. Grant during the Civil War and stands to this day as part of Savannah’s Historic District, a self-guided tour of 42 unique buildings in the downtown area. (Information obtained www.tourhardincounty.org)