Aspen Hill, Tennessee facts for kids

Fiducia Church, after wind damaged it, and a local boy, 1939

Aspen Hill is a small place in Giles County, Tennessee, in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that is not officially a city or town. Aspen Hill sits about 653 feet (199 meters) above sea level.

A Look Back: History of Aspen Hill

Aspen Hill has a simple but interesting history. A post office was opened here in 1860. A post office is a place where people can send and receive mail. This post office served the community for many years. It finally closed its doors in 1952.

The name "Aspen Hill" comes from nature. The area had many aspen trees growing there. These trees are known for their leaves that shimmer and "quake" in the wind. That's how the community got its unique name.