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Martin is located in Weakley County, 130 miles northwest of Nashville. Martin is the largest city in Weakley County. the city is served by U.S. Highway 45E, Tennessee State Highway 22 and the Norfolk Southern Railway System.

The Martin area is characterized by level to gently rolling land with an average elevation of about 400 feet. Most industrial areas are suitable for immediate construction with very little site preparation.

Martin was founded in 1873 and incoporated in 1874. Two principal industries developed in Martin in the 1880's, the Martin Roller Mills Company and the Martin Planing Mill, and they represented capital stocks of $50,000 and $25,000 respectively. The Bank of Martin opened for business in 1886.

The city has been a pioneer in activities of higher education since the year 1900 when Hall-Moody Institute, the first advanced educational system, was established. In 1927, the school became the University of Tennessee Jr College and became a senior collage in 1951, when it was named the University of Tennessee Martin Branch. In 1967, it officially became the University of Tennessee at Martin, a primary campus of the University of Tennessee. The University is perhaps one of the most important factors contributing to the growth and development of Martin and its economy.
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