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Belfast, Tennessee
Belfast, Tennessee is located in Tennessee
Belfast, Tennessee
Belfast, Tennessee
Location in Tennessee
Belfast, Tennessee is located in the United States
Belfast, Tennessee
Belfast, Tennessee
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Tennessee
County Marshall
Elevation
830 ft (250 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
37019
Area code(s) 931
GNIS feature ID 1276896

Belfast is a small place in Marshall County, Tennessee, United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it's a town that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or a village.

The area's ZIP code is 37019. Belfast is located right in the middle of two bigger cities. It's halfway between Nashville to the north and Huntsville to the south.

History of Belfast

Belfast has a history stretching back many years. A post office was first opened here in 1836. This was an important step for the community.

The name "Belfast" comes from a famous city. It was named after Belfast, which is in Northern Ireland. The very first business in Belfast, Tennessee, started in 1838.

The 1952 Tornado Event

On February 29, 1952, a powerful tornado struck Belfast. This storm caused a lot of damage to the town. It was a difficult time for the community.

The tornado affected many people living in Belfast. It is remembered as a significant event in the town's history.

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