Spurgeon, Tennessee
human settlement in Tennessee, United States of America
Spurgeon is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sullivan and Washington counties in the U.S. state of Tennessee. The population was 3,978 at the 2020 census.[1]
Spurgeon, Tennessee | |
|---|---|
 Location of Spurgeon, Tennessee | |
| Coordinates: 36°26′36″N 82°27′41″W / 36.44333°N 82.46139°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| Counties | Washington, Sullivan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.2 sq mi (10.9 km2) |
| • Land | 4.1 sq mi (10.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,414 ft (431 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 3,978 |
| • Density | 950/sq mi (360/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip codes | 37615 & 37663 |
| FIPS code | 47-70680[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1271165[3] |
It is a part of the Johnson City–Kingsport–Bristol, TN-VA Combined Statistical Area – commonly known as the "Tri-Cities" region.
History
changeDuring the American Civil War, a small battle known as the Battle of Spurgeon’s Mill happened here.
References
change- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2020 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Spurgeon CDP, Tennessee". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
- ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
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