A post office called Bigbee was established in 1872 , the name was changed to Guthrie in 1874 , and the post office closed in 1954 .
The present name is after John and Samuel N. Guthrie , early citizens .
A post office called Bigbee was established in 1872 , the name was changed to Samuel N. Guthrie in 1874 , and the post office closed in 1954 .
The present name is after John and Samuel N. Guthrie , early citizens .