Afton, Tennessee
Afton is an unincorporated community in Greene County, Tennessee.[3]
Afton, Tennessee | |
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  Afton  Afton | |
| Coordinates: 36°11′38″N 82°44′20″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Greene |
| Elevation | 1,463 ft (446 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 37616[1] |
| Area code(s) | 423 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1304773[2] |
Toponymy
It is believed that the community's name comes from Robert Burns's song "Sweet Afton", about the River Afton in Scotland.[4]
History
In the early 1960s, construction began on a new U.S. Post Office in Afton. It was built by Modern Woodman of America.[5]
Geography
Some of Afton has been annexed by the town of Greeneville and the city of Tusculum.
Attractions and amenities
Middle Creek Blueberry Farm is a u-pick farm that grows blueberries, strawberries, blackberries and raspberries. The farm is currently closed.[6]
Education
There are three schools in Afton, including an elementary, elementary middle school, and Chuckey-Doak High School.
References
- United States Postal Service (2012). "USPS - Look Up a ZIP Code". Retrieved 2012-02-15.
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Afton
- "GNIS Detail - Afton". geonames.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2015-12-02.
- Miller, Larry L. (2001). Tennessee Place-names. Indiana University Press. p. 3. ISBN 0-253-21478-5.
- "For Construction Of Afton Post Office". The Greeneville Sun. Newspapers.com. Retrieved 8 January 2020.
- Angela Knipple; Paul Knipple (29 March 2013). Farm Fresh Tennessee: The Go-To Guide to Great Farmers' Markets, Farm Stands, Farms, U-Picks, Kids' Activities, Lodging, Dining, Wineries, Breweries, Distilleries, Festivals, and More. UNC Press Books. p. 149. ISBN 978-1-4696-0775-7.
Municipalities and communities of Greene County, Tennessee, United States | ||
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| City |  Greene County map | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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