Pocahontas, Coffee County, Tennessee facts for kids
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Pocahontas, Tennessee
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 Pocahontas, Coffee County, Tennessee
Location in Tennessee
Pocahontas, Coffee County, Tennessee
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Coffee |
| Elevation | 1,073 ft (327 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 931 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1315747 |
Pocahontas is a small, unincorporated community located in Coffee County, Tennessee, in the United States. It's a place where people live and work, but it doesn't have its own official city government like a town or city would.
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What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a group of homes and businesses that are not part of an official city or town. This means they don't have their own mayor or city council. Instead, the local county government provides services like roads, police, and fire protection. Pocahontas is one such community.
Where is Pocahontas Located?
Pocahontas is found in Coffee County, which is in the state of Tennessee. Tennessee is located in the southeastern part of the United States. The community's exact location can be pinpointed using its coordinates: 35 degrees, 38 minutes, 14 seconds North latitude and 86 degrees, 2 minutes, 43 seconds West longitude.
Time Zone and Elevation
Like much of Tennessee, Pocahontas is in the Central Time Zone. This means during most of the year, it observes Central Standard Time (CST), which is 6 hours behind UTC. During Daylight Saving Time, it switches to Central Daylight Time (CDT), which is 5 hours behind UTC.
The community is also located at an elevation of about 1,073 feet (327 meters) above sea level. This elevation gives you an idea of how high up it is compared to the ocean.
Area Code
If you needed to call someone in Pocahontas, you would use the 931 area code. Area codes help phone systems know where to send calls.
