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  1. Ripley is a city in Lauderdale County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 8,445 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Lauderdale County. [7] Geography. Ripley is located at 35°44′35″N 89°32′2″W (35.743115, −89.533872). [8]

  2. Oct 8, 2017 · Ripley was established as the county seat in February 1836 on 62 acres purchased from Thomas Brown and named for General E. W. Ripley, a veteran of the War of 1812. J. N. Smith opened the first mercantile store in a log cabin, and the town quickly became a center for trade between Dyersburg and Covington.

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  4. Oct 4, 2023 · By. Aparna Patel. |. 4 Oct, 2023. |. History & Information About Ripley, Tennessee - A Fascinating USA City. Ripley, a small but vibrant city nestled in the heart of Tennessee, holds a rich history and captivating charm that effortlessly captures the hearts of its residents and visitors alike.

  5. Ripley. Ripley, Tennessee is the largest town in Lauderdale with a population of around 8445 people. The current Mayor of Ripley is Jon Pavletic. Ripley hosts Lauderdale’s biggest event the Lauderdale County Tomato Festival as well as the Chickasaw National Wildlife Refuge, Tully State Forest, Ripley Park, and the Lauderdale County Museum.

  6. October 29, 2021. The Lauderdale High School in Ripley, Tennessee was a high school serving African Americans around 1950 to 1969 under "separate but equal" doctrine of segregation in the United States. It was built around a 1912 core which was the Lauderdale County Training School. [2]

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