Crandull, Tennessee facts for kids
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Crandull
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 Crandull, Tennessee
Location in Tennessee
Crandull, Tennessee
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Johnson |
| Elevation | 2,631 ft (802 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 423 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1314905 |
Crandull is a small place located in Johnson County, Tennessee. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government, like a city or town would. Instead, the county government manages the area. Crandull is found about 7.1 miles (11.4 kilometers) northwest of Mountain City. You can find it along Tennessee State Route 133.
History of Crandull
Crandull played an important role in the past because of its connection to a railroad. It was the very end point, or "terminus," of the Beaver Dam Railroad. This railroad was built starting from Damascus, Virginia.
The main purpose of the Beaver Dam Railroad was to serve the Empire Lumber and Mining Company. This company had a large mill in Crandull. A mill is a place where raw materials, like trees, are processed into useful products. The railroad helped transport lumber and other materials to and from the mill.
