Eva, Tennessee facts for kids
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 Eva, Tennessee
Location in Tennessee
Eva, Tennessee
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Benton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.03 sq mi (5.26 km2) |
| • Land | 1.99 sq mi (5.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 417 ft (127 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 239 |
| • Density | 120.10/sq mi (46.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38333
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| Area code(s) | 731 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1646854 |
Eva is a small community in Benton County, Tennessee. It is located on the western shore of Kentucky Lake. This lake was formed when the Tennessee River was dammed. Eva is also home to Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park.
In 2020, about 239 people lived in Eva. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a special area defined by the U.S. Census Bureau for collecting population data.
About Eva, Tennessee
Eva is found where State Route 191 meets Eva Beach Road. Route 191 connects Eva to Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park to the north. It also links to the town of Camden to the south. Eva Beach Road leads straight to the community's beach on Kentucky Lake.
How Eva Got Its Name
Local stories say that Eva was named after a friend. This friend belonged to the daughter of A.W. Lucas. Lucas was a land speculator in Benton County. In 1913, Mr. Lucas gave land for a church and a school. These buildings became the very heart of the Eva community.
Ancient People of Eva
Before Kentucky Lake was created, the area around Eva was very important. In 1940, archaeologists from the University of Tennessee explored a special site. This site held many clues about ancient Native American groups.
The archaeologists found remains from the Archaic Period. This period was a very long time ago. The oldest things found at the site date back to about 5200 B.C. These findings included tools and other items from a group of people. They were hunters and gatherers. This ancient group was named the Eva culture after the site. Today, this important archaeological site is covered by the waters of Kentucky Lake.
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See also
In Spanish: Eva (Tennessee) para niños
