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Adamsville, Tennessee: Buford Pusser Died Here

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Address:
Lawton Rd, Adamsville, TN
Directions:
Four miles west of Adamsville. On the north side of US Hwy 64 at its intersection with Lawton Rd.
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Buford Pusser Died Here

The "Walking Tall" sheriff died on this spot in a mysterious car crash, driving the new Corvette he'd just bought with money from his first movie.

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Buford Pusser crashed here.

Buford Pusser Died Here

If you're heading towards Adamsville the sign is on 64 where it intersects with Lawton Road; however, Lawton Road has two intersections with 64 so if you're on 64 keep driving and you'll see it. The brick/stone memorial is at the historic marker site too.

[Rose, 11/29/2016]

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