Birchwood, Tennessee facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Birchwood, Tennessee
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 Birchwood, Tennessee
Location in Tennessee
Birchwood, Tennessee
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Hamilton, Meigs |
| Elevation | 758 ft (231 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
37308
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| Area code(s) | 423 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1305251 |
Birchwood is a small community in Tennessee, United States. It is located in both Hamilton and Meigs counties. Birchwood is a rural area. You can find it along Tennessee State Route 60 and Tennessee State Route 312 (Birchwood Pike). It is northwest of a bigger city called Chattanooga. Birchwood is part of the larger Chattanooga metropolitan area.
In 2021, about 2,431 people lived in the area covered by the 37308 Zip Code Tabulation Area.
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Fun Things to Do in Birchwood
Birchwood is known for a special event called the Tennessee Sandhill Crane Festival. This festival usually happens every January. It takes place at the Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge. People come to watch the amazing sandhill cranes that visit the area.
A Look Back: Birchwood's History
The land around Birchwood has a very long and interesting history.
Native American Roots
Long ago, Native American tribes lived here. A famous Cherokee leader named John Jolly had a trading post on Hiwassee Island. This island is just north of where Birchwood is today. Even Sam Houston, who later became a famous leader, lived on Hiwassee Island for about three years starting in 1809.
Early Settlers
The Roark family was one of the first groups of European settlers in the Cherokee lands. Joseph Roark's home was built around 1833. Today, the Roark-Conner Association still studies the family history and stories of Birchwood.
The Trail of Tears
Birchwood was also a stopping point during the Trail of Tears. This was a sad time when many Native Americans were forced to move from their homes. The Cherokee Removal Memorial Park and nearby Blythe Ferry remember this important part of history.
Birchwood's County Changes
For a while, much of Birchwood was part of a different county called James County, Tennessee. This county was created in 1871. But it was later dissolved in 1919, and Birchwood became part of Hamilton County again.
