County of McEwen: Humphreys County
Some Info. About McEwen:
McEwen, the second largest city in Humphreys County, was incorporated in 1907. In 1869 John McAdoo platted and laid out McEwen originally in 80 plats. McEwen's name came from one of the civil engineers
for the railroad company. The building and growth of McEwen was interrupted by the Civil War. As early as 1812 there was a stage coach line about 1/2 mile north of the present day McEwen. This was the main line between New Orleans and Washington. Spencer T. Hunt operated a stage inn about 1 1/2 miles north of McEwen on this line. The inn was a famous stopping and resting place for travelers since the stages changed horses there.
McEwen is well known for the annual Irish Picnic held on the last Saturday in July. 2009 brings the 154th annual Irish Picnic.