Dukedom is an unincorporated community in both Graves County, Kentucky and Weakley County, Tennessee, straddling the state line in the western part of both states. The location is 36°30′8″N 88°42′54″W / 36.50222°N 88.71500°W; The elevation is 487 feet above sea level.[4]
Dukedom | |
|---|---|
  Dukedom  Dukedom | |
| Coordinates: 36°29′57″N 88°42′54″W / 36.49917°N 88.71500°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Kentucky and  Tennessee |
| Counties | Graves (Kentucky) and Weakley (Tennessee) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.87 sq mi (4.84 km2) |
| • Land | 1.86 sq mi (4.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 489 ft (149 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 103 |
| • Density | 55.23/sq mi (21.32/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code | 38226 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1283116[2] |
The community is notable as the location of the Knob Creek Church of Christ, established in June 1834, the first Restoration Movement congregation to adopt the name Church of Christ.
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 103 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[5] | |||
History
A post office was established on the Tennessee side in 1833.[6] The community probably derives its name from Duke A. Beadles, first postmaster.[7]
American Civil War
Dukedom is connected with General Nathan Bedford Forrest, who served for the Confederacy in the Civil War. A Kentucky highway historical marker in the community reads:
- CSA Gen. N. B. Forrest with main body of cavalry passed this way before and after destructive raid on Paducah, March 25, 1864. Returning, Kentucky regiments, camping near here, given leave to seek food, horses, get recruits, visit families. Not one deserted. News item led Forrest to send men back through here again, April 14, to capture horses missed before.[8]
Notable residents
- Jimmy Work, country musician