How far from Skullbone? - Skullbone, TN
Posted by: 
dalls
N 36° 05.027 W 088° 45.668
16S E 341433 N 3994676
The distance to anywhere from Skullbone, TN...
Waymark Code: WM28V7
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 09/23/2007
Views: 87
This sign at Skullbone, Tennessee, marks the way to Bradford, Goosefoot and Memphis, along with just about everyplace else in the world. Skullbone, which doesn't appear on some maps now, was the site of long-ago fist-fighting competitions in which bare-knuckle boxers could only deliver blows to their opponents' heads. It was called "skullbone" fighting, and the name stuck to this unincorporated hamlet.
Historic significance:
The sign was placed by the locals for all the tourist that comes through. Back in the day people would come in from everywhere to fist fight.
Location nearest to where you live now:
Bradford
Date placed: Not listed
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