Claxton Restoration Services
Claxton, Tennessee is known for its historic buildings, including the City Hall and the Claxton Academy School. The climate in Claxton, Tennessee is moderate, with warm summers and mild winters. The geography of Claxton is generally level to gently rolling hills, although there are some hills around the town. Unique attractions in Claxton include a water tower painted like a cow and a terracotta pottery garden on the grounds of Westmoreland Place Mansion Museum. Claxton sits on top of the westernmost hill on Highway 51 North between Lexington and Ripley. It is known for its rich history from its establishment by the railroads to today's award winning arts scene.
A Brief History of Claxton
The history of Claxton, Tennessee dates back to 1883 when the first settlers arrived. The town was incorporated in 1935, and named after J. H. Claxton (1857–1921), an employee of the Tennessee Midland Railroad who also served as sheriff and city marshal of Madisonville, Tennessee and operated a general store on Main Street. Today, the population of Claxton is over 1,600 people and over 2,400 if you include nearby communities including Chester County and Wilson County. The University of Tennessee offers a satellite campus in Claxton for students who live closer to home.
Claxton is one of the many towns in Anderson County our team at SERVPRO services. We can help you with water damage, fire disasters, mold infestations and storm cleanup. Our team offers emergency services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Our SERVPRO technicians are certified restoration experts! When disaster strikes, give us a call. We'll work to make fire and water damage "Like it never even happened."
