Postoak, Tennessee facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Postoak, Tennessee
Unincorporated community
Postoak, Tennessee Location in Tennessee Show map of Tennessee Postoak, Tennessee Location in the United States Show map of the United States
Country	United States
State	Tennessee
County	Roane
Elevation	787 ft (240 m)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s)	865
GNIS feature ID	1298318

Postoak (also known as Post Oak or Post Oak Springs) is a small place in Roane County, Tennessee, United States. It is an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's managed by the larger Roane County.

People from Postoak

Joshua Berkey: A Local Leader

One notable person born in Post Oak Springs, in Roane County, was Joshua Berkey. He was an important figure in his time, known for several different roles.

• Politician: Joshua Berkey served as a politician. This means he was involved in making decisions and laws for the community and state. Politicians represent the people and work to improve their lives.
• Newspaper Editor: He also worked as a newspaper editor. An editor decides what news stories are published and makes sure they are well-written. This role was very important for sharing information in the community.
• Christian Minister: In addition to his public roles, Joshua Berkey was a Christian minister. A minister is a leader in a church who helps guide people in their faith.

Joshua Berkey's life shows how one person can contribute to their community in many different ways, from public service to sharing information and providing spiritual guidance.