Coalfield, Tennessee facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Coalfield, Tennessee
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Coalfield Post Office
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 Coalfield, Tennessee
Location in Tennessee
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Morgan |
| Established | 1850 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 24.73 sq mi (64.06 km2) |
| • Land | 24.73 sq mi (64.06 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,030 ft (310 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,361 |
| • Density | 95.46/sq mi (36.86/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
37719, 37840
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| Area code(s) | 423, 865 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1306005 |
Coalfield is a small community in Morgan County, Tennessee, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a special area defined for gathering population information.
In 2010, about 2,463 people lived in Coalfield. This made it the biggest community in Morgan County. Coalfield has its own post office, which uses the ZIP code 37719.
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History of Coalfield
How Coalfield Got Its Name
Coalfield was first called "Ruffner's Station." This name came from Shack Ruffner, an early settler. He built a mill in the area a long time ago.
The name "Coalfield" was chosen because of the community's history with coal mining. People used to dig for coal here. There were even two mining areas called Coalfield Camp No. 1 and Coalfield Camp No. 2.
Where is Coalfield Located?
Coalfield is found in Tennessee. It sits between two other towns: Wartburg and Oliver Springs. You can find it along Tennessee State Route 62.
To the west of Coalfield, you'll find Frozen Head State Park. This park is a great place for outdoor activities. The community of Joyner, Tennessee is also nearby.
People Living in Coalfield
Population Changes Over Time
In 2020, there were 2,361 people living in Coalfield. There were 960 households and 795 families.
The population has changed a little over the years:
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| 2010 | 2,463 | — | |
| 2020 | 2,361 | −4.1% | |
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Education in Coalfield
Coalfield School: Home of the Yellow Jackets
The main school in the community is Coalfield School. It is a public school run by Morgan County Schools. The school teaches students from pre-kindergarten all the way to grade 12.
In the 2018-2019 school year, about 490 students attended Coalfield School. There were 41 students in the 12th grade. The school has about 31 full-time teachers. The mascot for Coalfield School is the Yellow Jacket!
Sports Achievements
Coalfield School has a proud sports history.
- In 1998, the baseball team won the Class A State championship.
- In 2014, the football team was the Class A State runner-up.
Notable People from Coalfield
Some famous people have come from Coalfield.
- Sid Hudson, a well-known baseball player and coach, was born in Coalfield.
See also
In Spanish: Coalfield (Tennessee) para niños
