Iconium, Tennessee facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Iconium, Tennessee
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 Iconium, Tennessee
Location in Tennessee
Iconium, Tennessee
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Cannon |
| Elevation | 1,201 ft (366 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 615 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1288895 |
Iconium is a small place in Cannon County, Tennessee, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that doesn't have its own local government. Instead, it's managed by the larger county government.
Iconium is found about 4.5 miles (7.2 kilometers) southeast of a town called Woodbury. It sits along Tennessee State Route 281, which is a road that helps people travel through the area.
What's in a Name?
The name Iconium might sound a bit unusual. It is thought to be named after an ancient city. This city is called Konya today and is located in the country of Turkey. In old Latin, this city was known as Iconium. Sometimes, new places are named after older, famous places. This can be a way to remember history or show a connection to another part of the world.
