Lusk, Tennessee facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Atpontley
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Location in Tennessee
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Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Bledsoe |
| Elevation | 797 ft (243 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1647452 |
Lusk is a small place in Bledsoe County, Tennessee. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially part of a city or town. It doesn't have its own local government like a mayor or city council.
Lusk is also sometimes called Atpontley.
Where is Lusk?
Lusk is located in the state of Tennessee in the United States. You can find it in Bledsoe County, Tennessee. It sits along U.S. Route 127. This road is southwest of Pikeville. Pikeville is the main town, or county seat, for Bledsoe County.
What's in a Name?
The name Atpontley has an interesting story. It was created by combining parts of the names of three different coal miners. These miners were named Atkinson, Dupont, and Finley. They likely worked in the area long ago.
