Alpha, Tennessee
Alpha is an unincorporated community and neighborhood in Hamblen County, Tennessee.[1] It is located at and around the junction of U.S. Route 11E and Tennessee State Route 160 between Morristown and Jefferson City. Most of Alpha has been annexed into the Morristown city limits.
Alpha, Tennessee | |
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  Alpha  Alpha | |
| Coordinates: 36°10′33.81″N 83°22′49.42″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Hamblen |
| Elevation | 1,283 ft (391 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1314259[1] |
A post office called Alpha was established in 1877, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1928.[2]
Currently located in Alpha is Alpha Elementary School which is a part of the Hamblen County Board of Education.[3]
References
- "Alpha". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- "Hamblen County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 7 February 2015.
- "Alpha School". HCBOE.net. Retrieved January 21, 2019.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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