Norene, Tennessee
Norene is an unincorporated community in Wilson County, in the U.S. state of Tennessee. It is located along Tennessee State Route 266. The community has a general store, post office and churches.
Norene, Tennessee | |
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Unincorporated community | |
 Norene as seen from State Route 266 | |
| Coordinates: 36°03′24″N 86°14′33″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Wilson |
| Elevation | 741 ft (226 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 37136 |
| Area code(s) | 615 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1304185[1] |
History
The community was once called "Henderson's Cross Roads" by the local post office upon establishment in 1878. The community's name was officially changed to Norene on February 17, 1915.[2] By 1916 it was one of the eight largest villages in Wilson County with residents numbering 100. By 1930 the population had increased to 120.[3]
Photo gallery
Norene Post Office
Norene General Store
Notes
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "History of Wilson County, Tennessee - Its Land and Its Life", G. Frank Burns, Editor, pg. 249.
- "History of Wilson County, Tennessee - Its Land and Its Life", G. Frank Burns, Editor, pg. 250.
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