Robbins, Tennessee facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Robbins, Tennessee
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 Robbins, Tennessee
Location in Tennessee
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Scott |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.75 sq mi (4.52 km2) |
| • Land | 1.75 sq mi (4.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,378 ft (420 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 254 |
| • Density | 145.39/sq mi (56.14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
37852
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| Area code(s) | 423 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1299586 |
Robbins is a small place in Scott County, Tennessee. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the government counts as a separate community for population surveys. It is not officially a town or city.
Robbins is located along U.S. Route 27. It sits between the towns of Huntsville and Elgin. This area is part of Tennessee's Cumberland Plateau region.
The community has its own school, Robbins Elementary School. It is also home to Barton Chapel. This church was built in the 1920s. It has a special design style called Gothic Revival. This style looks like old European churches.
People believe Robbins was named after a family. This family lived in the area when a post office opened there in 1880.
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Robbins Population Facts
How Many People Live Here?
Robbins is a small community. In 2020, the population was 254 people. This number comes from the official U.S. Census. The census counts how many people live in different areas.
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| 2020 | 254 | — | |
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Famous People from Robbins
People Who Grew Up in Robbins
Even though Robbins is small, some notable people have come from here.
- Bruce Fairchild Barton was an important person in advertising. He helped create many ads. He also served in the United States House of Representatives. This means he was a lawmaker for New York from 1937 to 1940.
- Harry C. Stonecipher was a top leader in big companies. He was the president and CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of McDonnell Douglas. This was a large aerospace company. Later, he also led Boeing, another huge airplane company.
Images for kids
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A view of buildings in Robbins, Tennessee.
