Andersonville, Tennessee facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Andersonville
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SR 61 in Andersonville
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Location in Anderson County and the state of Tennessee.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Anderson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.62 sq mi (4.19 km2) |
| • Land | 1.62 sq mi (4.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 968 ft (295 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 508 |
| • Density | 313.97/sq mi (121.19/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
37705
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| FIPS code | 47-01220 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1307594 |
Andersonville is a small community in Anderson County, Tennessee. It's not a city with its own government, but it's recognized as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means the U.S. Census Bureau collects information about its population. In 2020, about 508 people lived there.
Andersonville is located in eastern Tennessee. You can find it on Tennessee State Route 61. It's east of the town of Norris and south of Norris Lake. The local post office uses the zip code 37705. This zip code covers a large area, including parts of Anderson County and even some of Union County.
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Exploring Andersonville's Past
Andersonville has a rich history, especially when it comes to education. The community's first school was started in 1830. The land for this school was given by the family who founded the community.
How Andersonville's Schools Grew
The first school was replaced in 1873 by a new one called Big Valley Academy. Local citizens helped pay for this school by buying shares, like investing in a company. In 1898, the school was renamed Andersonville Institute. This happened after a church group bought the building and added high school classes.
Many high school students at Andersonville Institute lived in dormitories because they came from other areas. In 1923, the local school board took over the school. Later, in 1938, high school students moved to a new school in Norris. Andersonville's school then became an elementary school again. The old school building was replaced in 1958 with a new, single-story building. This new building reopened in 1961 as Andersonville Elementary School.
Who Lives in Andersonville?
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| 2020 | 508 | — | |
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The U.S. Census helps us understand the people living in Andersonville. In 2010, the population was 472. This included 366 adults (over 18) and 106 children (under 18). Most of the people living there were white (98.5%). A small number of residents were from other backgrounds, including Native American, Asian, Pacific Islander, or more than one race. About 1.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino. By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 508 people.
Understanding Andersonville's Weather
Andersonville has a type of weather called a humid subtropical climate. This means the area experiences hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild, meaning they are not too cold, but can sometimes be cool. On climate maps, this type of weather is often shown as "Cfa."
See also
In Spanish: Andersonville (Tennessee) para niños
