Crucifer, Tennessee | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 35°38′46″N 88°33′00″W / 35.64611°N 88.55000°W / 35.64611; -88.55000 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Henderson |
| Elevation | 492 ft (150 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 731 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1306211[1] |
Crucifer is an unincorporated community in Henderson County, Tennessee, United States.[1]
Etymology
Crucifer was originally called "Cross Plains", and under the latter name was founded c. 1835.[2]
History
A post office called Crucifer was established in 1836, and remained in operation until 1904.[3]
Notes
- ^ a b "Crucifer, Tennessee". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ History of Tennessee from the Earliest Time to the Present. Southern Historical Press. 1886. p. 806. ISBN 9780893080976.
{{cite book}}: ISBN / Date incompatibility (help) - ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
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