Lees Station, Tennessee facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lees Station
formerly Lees
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 Lees Station
Location in Tennessee
Lees Station
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Bledsoe |
| Elevation | 846 ft (258 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1290982 |
Lees Station is a small, quiet place in Bledsoe County, Tennessee. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
Discovering Lees Station
Lees Station is located in the eastern part of Tennessee. It sits among the beautiful hills of the region. You can find it along U.S. Route 127, which is a main road. This road runs southwest of Pikeville. Pikeville is an important town because it's the "county seat" for Bledsoe County. This means it's where the county's government offices are located.
Where is Lees Station?
Lees Station is about 853 feet (260 meters) above sea level. Its exact location is at 35.5574281 degrees North latitude and -85.2507964 degrees West longitude. This helps people find it on a map. It's a peaceful spot in the countryside.
How Lees Station Got Its Name
The name of this community has changed a few times over the years. It was sometimes called "Lee," "Lees," or even "Let." Because of these different names, the United States Board on Geographic Names decided to make things clear. In 1916, they officially named it Lees. Later, in 1969, the official name was changed again to Lees Station. This helped to make sure everyone knew the correct name for the community.
