Telford, Tennessee facts for kids
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Telford
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Buildings along Mill Street
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 Telford, Tennessee
Location in Tennessee
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.47 sq mi (6.39 km2) |
| • Land | 2.47 sq mi (6.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,555 ft (474 m) |
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| • Total | 909 |
| • Density | 368.46/sq mi (142.25/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
37690
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| Area code(s) | 423 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1304034 |
Telford is a small community in Washington County, Tennessee. It is located between the towns of Jonesborough and Limestone. In 2020, about 909 people lived there.
Telford is part of the larger Johnson City area. This region is also known as the "Tri-Cities" because it includes Johnson City, Kingsport, and Bristol. Telford has one school called Grandview Elementary.
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Telford's Population
In 2020, the population of Telford was 909 people. This number comes from the official United States Census.
A Look at Telford's History
Telford was first known as Millwood many years ago. The name changed in 1855. This happened when Colonel George Whitfield Telford gave land for a railroad station. He was a state senator and owned a company nearby.
The railroad station was called Telford Depot. Later, after 1876, the word "Depot" was dropped. The community then became known simply as Telford.
Telford During the Civil War
During the American Civil War, some people in this area wanted to leave the Confederacy. They tried to create their own independent area called "Bricker's Republic." However, this idea did not last long.
A small battle took place in Telford on September 8, 1863. Soldiers from the 100th Ohio Infantry fought against a Confederate group. This group was called Thomas' Legion. The battle happened just east of the railroad depot.
Mail and Post Office
Telford has its own post office. It also has a special code for mail, called a ZIP code, which is 37690. The post office is located on Old State Route 34 in Telford, Tennessee.
Famous People From Telford
Some well-known people have connections to Telford:
- Eliza McCardle Johnson was the First Lady of the United States. She was the wife of President Andrew Johnson. She served as First Lady from 1865 to 1869.
- Tilly Walker was a professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball from 1911 to 1923. He was part of the Boston Red Sox team that won the 1916 World Series.
See also
In Spanish: Telford (Tennessee) para niños
