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Eagan, Tennessee
Clearfork Community Institute
Clearfork Community Institute
Eagan, Tennessee is located in Tennessee
Eagan, Tennessee
Eagan, Tennessee
Location in Tennessee
Eagan, Tennessee is located in the United States
Eagan, Tennessee
Eagan, Tennessee
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Tennessee
County Claiborne
Campbell
Elevation
1,089 ft (332 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
37730
Area code(s) 423
GNIS feature ID 1283282

Eagan is a small place in Tennessee, located in the southeastern part of the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger Claiborne County and Campbell County.

Eagan is nestled in the beautiful Cumberland Mountains. It sits along State Route 90, a road that helps people get around the area. You can find Eagan just west of another community called Clairfield, right in a pretty area known as the Clearfork Valley.

A Look at Eagan's Past

Eagan used to be a busy place because of coal mining. Many years ago, people worked hard in the mines here. This helped the community grow and thrive.

How Eagan Got Its Name

The name "Eagan" likely came from someone important in the community's history. It might have been named after an official from a mining company. Or, it could have been named after a minister who served the people living there.

Life in Eagan Today

Even though the coal mines are no longer the main industry, Eagan is still a lively place. It has several small businesses that serve the community. These businesses help people get what they need without traveling far.

Community and Services

Eagan is home to different churches, which are important gathering places for many residents. There's also a special place called the Clearfork Community Institute. This institute helps bring people together and offers programs for the community. Eagan even has its own post office, which uses the ZIP code 37730. This means residents can send and receive mail right in their own community.

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