Buffalo, Humphreys County, Tennessee facts for kids
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Buffalo, Humphreys County,
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 Buffalo, Humphreys County, Tennessee
Location in Tennessee
Buffalo, Humphreys County, Tennessee
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Humphreys |
| Elevation | 453 ft (138 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 931 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1314764 |
Buffalo is a small place located in Humphreys County, Tennessee, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it does not have its own separate city government, like a mayor or city council. Instead, it is managed directly by the larger county government. People living in unincorporated communities still get services like roads and police, but these are provided by the county.
Where is Buffalo Located?
The main part of Buffalo, where businesses are found, is located on State Route 13. This road crosses Interstate 40, making it easy to get to Buffalo. This area is often called the "business part" of the community.
Buffalo's History and Zip Code
The community of Buffalo was not always in the same spot. The older, more rural part of Buffalo used to be about a mile northwest of where the businesses are now. Even though Buffalo is not a city, it shares a postal code. It is part of the 37078 zip code, which also belongs to a nearby place called Hurricane Mills.
