Limestone, Tennessee facts for kids
Limestone is a small community located in Tennessee, a state in the United States. It sits right on the edge where Washington County meets Greene County. Limestone is part of a larger area known as the "Tri-Cities" region, which includes Johnson City, Kingsport, and Bristol. Its special code for mail is 37681.
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A Look Back at Limestone's History
Limestone has a rich history! In 1780, a school called Washington College Academy was started here by a person named Rev. Samuel Doak. This school was the very first one to be named after America's first president, George Washington.
Limestone is also famous as the birthplace of David Crockett in 1786. He was a brave soldier, frontiersman, and politician. His parents were John and Rebecca Crockett.
You can still see old buildings from long ago. The Gillespie House, built in 1792 by an early settler named George Gillespie, is still standing in Limestone today.
Schools in Limestone
Kids living in Limestone go to different schools depending on which county they live in.
Schools in Washington County
If you live in the Washington County part of Limestone, you might attend:
- West View Elementary School (for grades from pre-kindergarten to 8th grade)
- Grandview Elementary School (for grades from pre-kindergarten to 8th grade)
- David Crockett High School (for grades 9th to 12th)
Schools in Greene County
For students in the Greene County part of Limestone, the schools are:
- Chuckey Elementary School (for grades from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade; this school is in nearby Chuckey)
- Chuckey-Doak Middle School (for grades 6th to 8th grade; this school is in Afton)
- Chuckey-Doak High School (for grades 9th to 12th; this school is also in Afton)
Also, Washington College Academy is located in the Washington College area of Limestone.
Limestone's Post Office
Limestone has its very own post office and a special ZIP code, which is 37681. The post office is located at 359 Opie Arnold Road, Limestone, Tennessee 37681. It is in the Washington County part of the community.
Fun Things to Do in Limestone
You can visit David Crockett Birthplace State Park in the western part of Limestone. This park is a great place for outdoor activities! You can go camping, have a picnic, and enjoy other fun things. The park also has a copy of Davy Crockett's birth cabin and a small museum where you can learn more about him.
Famous People from Limestone
Limestone has been home to some interesting people:
- Glenn D. Broyles: He was born in Limestone and later became a politician, serving in the Tennessee House of Representatives from 1969 to 1972.
- Tilly Walker: He was a baseball player who played as an outfielder. He was part of the Boston Red Sox team that won the 1916 World Series. He grew up in Limestone.
- Davy Crockett: Born in Limestone, he was a famous soldier, frontiersman, and politician. He is known as a folk hero.
- Samuel Doak: He was a religious leader and educator who founded Washington College Academy in Limestone.
- Daisy May Moses: Also known as "Granny" from the TV show The Beverly Hillbillies, this famous fictional character was played by actress Irene Ryan.
