Masseyville is an

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History

Masseyville is an unincorporated community located along Tennessee State Route 225 and was originally part of

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, but became part of

when that county was formed in 1882. It was named for an early settler, Bill Massey. The Masseyville Post Office was opened in 1884 and discontinued in 1915.

Geography

The community is situated on Tennessee State Route 225.

References

Chester County Tennessee History and Families 1882 - 1995, Copyright 1995 Chester County Historical Society {{authority control Unincorporated communities in Chester County, Tennessee Unincorporated communities in Tennessee Jackson metropolitan area, Tennessee