Palmetto, Tennessee

Thomas Montgomery and his family settled here in 1838, and erected a home in 1847.^[2] The community around the house—which bordered Marshall County—was first called "County Line".^[2] When a post office was established, "County Line" was rejected and changed to "Palmetto".^[2] Montgomery became a local merchant, and operated two stores across the road from his home.^[2] Montgomery's granddaughter Alice, and her husband, politician James Fount Tillman, lived in the home.^[2] The Montgomery home, located on Palmetto Farm, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.^[2]

In 1876, Palmetto had a school, church, steam mill, grist mill, and a population of 50.^[3]