History An early explorer, Sam Dale, died in the county and is buried in Daleville. A large monument is placed at his burial site. Andrew Jackson traveled through the county on his way to New Orleans and a town was named Hickory after his nickname "Old Hickory".
History An early explorer Sam Dale died in the county and is buried in Daleville A large monument is placed at his burial site Andrew Jackson traveled through the county on his way to New Orleans and a town was named Hickory after his nickname "Old Hickory"