Kingston became a ghost town, until a new community was formed around the home of Edmund Meredith Shackelford, an officer who served in the War of 1812.

[2] A post office was operated in Kingston from 1830 to 1908.

[3] The community was devastated by an intense EF3 tornado on January 12, 2023.

Dozens of mobile homes were completely destroyed, seven people were killed, and 16 others were injured.

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