Allisona, Tennessee facts for kids
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Allisona, Tennessee
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 Allisona, Tennessee
Location in Tennessee
Allisona, Tennessee
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| Counties | Rutherford and Williamson |
| Elevation | 755 ft (230 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 615 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1304808 |
Allisona is a small place in Tennessee. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's looked after by the larger Rutherford and Williamson counties.
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Exploring Allisona
Allisona is a quiet community. It is located in the beautiful state of Tennessee. Important roads like U.S. Route 31A and State Route 269 pass right through it. These roads help people travel to and from Allisona.
Historic Places in Allisona
Allisona is home to a special old building. It is called the James Wilhoite House. This house is very important because it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This list includes places across the U.S. that are important to history. Being on this list helps protect them for future generations.
Allisona's Past
Long ago, Allisona used to have its own post office. This was a place where people could send and receive letters and packages. It was an important part of the community.
A very famous person from Tennessee's past lived near Allisona. His name was Newton Cannon. He was a big leader in the government.
Newton Cannon's Role
Newton Cannon served in the U.S. Congress. This is where laws are made for the whole country. He represented Tennessee there for several years. Later, he became the Governor of Tennessee. This means he was the top leader of the state. He served as governor from 1835 to 1839.
Cannon County Connection
Newton Cannon was so important that a whole county in Tennessee was named after him. This county is called Cannon County, Tennessee. He had a large property, known as an estate, near Allisona. He was also buried there when he passed away.
See Also
- List of unincorporated communities in Tennessee
