Richland, Tennessee facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Richland, Tennessee
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 Richland, Tennessee
Location in Tennessee
Richland, Tennessee
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Grainger |
| City | Blaine |
| Elevation | 938 ft (286 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
37709
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| Area code(s) | 865 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1314273 |
Richland is a small place in Grainger County, Tennessee. It's called an unincorporated community, which means it's not officially a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county area. Some parts of Richland are even inside the nearby city of Blaine.
Richland's Past
Richland had its own post office a long time ago. It opened in 1877, which was over 140 years ago! People living there could send and receive mail right in their community. However, the post office closed its doors in 1902.
Famous People from Richland
Even though Richland is a small community, a famous person was born there. His name was Albert Miller Lea. He was born in 1808. Albert Miller Lea grew up to be a very smart man. He worked as a surveyor, which means he measured land. He was also an engineer, designing and building things. He even helped explore and map parts of the American West!
