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Henderson County TN From the "History of Henderson County Schools" by Louise Oakley (County Fair Project 1940)
The community of Poplar Springs received its name from two large poplar trees that stood near the springs. The name was suggested by Granny Jackson. The first settlers in this community were Autry, Holmes, Anderson, Jackson, Gardner, McGlothen and Manley.
The Joe Manley, Nath Gardner and Billy Johnson places were among the oldest settlements in the community.
The first church and school used the same building and was known as Rock Hill. The building was located near where A.W. Holme's residence now stands. The present church was completed in 1905.
The first store was operated by Ed McCollum in his home. The present store is operated by W.L. Autry.
The Poplar Springs School stood near the springs. The present building (1940) was completed in 1920. The old Rock Hill Church was formerly used for a school. Ed McCollum, Luther Stanfill and John Ballard were among the early teachers. The present teachers are Clyde M. Reeves, Aaron Tolley, and Miss Eula Mae Ringold. The average daily attendance is about 85. The present building consists of three class rooms, one shop room and a storage room. It is the only rural school in Henderson County that met the classification requirements for a "B" Grade. The school has a Parent Teacher Organization with Mrs. Clyde M. Reeves as President and Mrs. Warren Holmes as Secretary. The Gymnasium was completed in 1935. The Poplar Springs Grocery in the photo, was operated by Pafford Anderson in the 1950's and W.L. Autry.
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