Oldfort, Tennessee facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Oldfort, Tennessee
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 Oldfort, Tennessee
Location in Tennessee
Oldfort, Tennessee
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Polk |
| Elevation | 856 ft (261 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
37362
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| Area code(s) | 423 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1296400 |
Old Fort is a small place in Polk County, Tennessee, United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and businesses that is not officially a town or city. It does not have its own local government. Instead, it is part of the larger county area.
Where is Old Fort?
Old Fort is easy to find because it sits right along some important roads. These include U.S. Route 411 and Tennessee State Route 33. A railway line, owned by CSX Transportation, also runs through the area.
Nearby Places
Old Fort is located about 8.75 miles (14.08 kilometers) south-southwest of a town called Benton. Benton is the county seat of Polk County. This means Benton is where the main government offices for the county are located.
Post Office and Services
Even though Old Fort is not an official town, it has its own post office. This post office helps people in the community send and receive mail. It uses the ZIP code 37362. This special code helps the postal service sort mail correctly.
