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Place in Tennessee, United States
Alpha
Neighborhood of Morristown, Tennessee
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Coordinates: 36°10′33.81″N 83°22′49.42″W / 36.1760583°N 83.3803944°W / 36.1760583; -83.3803944
CountryUnited States
StateTennessee
CityMorristown
Elevation1,283 ft (391 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes37814, 37877
Area code423
GNIS feature ID1314259

Alpha is a neighborhood in Morristown, Tennessee, United States. It is located at and around the junction of U.S. Route 11E and Tennessee State Route 160 between Morristown and Jefferson City. It was formerly an unincorporated community before being annexed into the city of Morristown.

History

A post office called Alpha was established in 1877, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1928.

Education

Alpha is home to Alpha Elementary School which is a part of the Hamblen County Board of Education.

References

  1. ^ "Alpha". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. "Hamblen County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved February 7, 2015.
  3. "Alpha School". HCBOE.net. Retrieved January 21, 2019.
Municipalities and communities of Hamblen County, Tennessee, United States
County seat: Morristown
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