Mooresburg, Tennessee

Mooresburg is a census-designated place (CDP) and a unincorporated community in Hawkins and Grainger counties in Tennessee, United States.[1] Its population was 941 as of the 2010 census.[4] It is located along U.S. Route 11W between Rogersville and Bean Station.

Mooresburg, Tennessee
CDP
Mooresburg
Mooresburg
Coordinates: 36°20′47″N 83°13′42″W
CountryUnited States
StateTennessee
CountiesHawkins, Grainger[1]
Settled1769[2]
Area
 • Total4.260 sq mi (11.03 km2)
 • Land3.811 sq mi (9.87 km2)
 • Water0.449 sq mi (1.16 km2)
Elevation
1,089 ft (332 m)
Population
 (2010)[4]
 • Total941
 • Density220/sq mi (85/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
37811
Area code(s)423 Exchange: 993
GNIS feature ID1294319[5]

History

Mooresburg has a post office with ZIP code 37811, which opened on March 4, 1814.[6][7]

Mooresburg was named for Major Hugh Moore, whose family settled in the area around 1800.[8]

Education

Mooresburg Elementary School serves grades K-5. Mooresburg Elementary School's mascot is the Mustangs. The motto is "Excellence: Not Optional." The school colors are blue and white.

Infrastructure

Mooresburg is served by the Lakeview Volunteer Fire Department.

References
  1. Google (August 13, 2020). "Mooresburg, Tennessee" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved August 13, 2020.
  2. "Mooresburg". Rogersville / Hawkins County Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved July 12, 2020.
  3. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2011-05-14.
  5. "Mooresburg". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  6. United States Postal Service (2012). "USPS - Look Up a ZIP Code". Retrieved 2012-02-15.
  7. "Postmaster Finder - Post Offices by ZIP Code". United States Postal Service. Retrieved November 24, 2012.
  8. History of Mooresburg, Mooresburg Community Association website. Retrieved: 23 July 2015.
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