Buford Hayse Pusser
On December 12, 1937, Buford Hayse Pusser was born in Finger, Tennessee. In 1962 he became Adamsville's chief of police. He was elected sherrif of McNairy County in 1864. Soon his courageous fight against crime exposed him to much danger and many personal injuries. A movie and a book based on Sheriff Pusser's experiences made him a nationally known hero. He died in an automobile accident here on August 21, 1974.
Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 64 and Lawton Road, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 64.
Courtesy hmdb.org
