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Crab Orchard, Tennessee

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of 2000, there were 838 people, 345 households, and 245 families residing in the city. The population density was 75.5 inhabitants per square mile (29.2/km). There were 448 housing units at an average density of 40.4 units per square mile (15.6 units/km). The racial makeup of the city was 99.40%
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found in its vicinity. First used in local structures and sidewalks in the late 19th century, the Crab Orchard stone gained popularity in the 1920s when it was used in the construction of Scarritt College in Nashville. Numerous buildings in Crossville have been constructed with Crab Orchard stone.
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In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.3% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over,
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living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.7% were non-families. 26.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.93.
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and encroaching Euro-American settlers in the early 1790s. Around 1792, a small band of troops led by Captain Samuel Handley was attacked by a mixed group of Cherokee, Creek, and Shawnee at Crab Orchard, ending in Handley's capture. In April 1794, a group of travelers was ambushed by a band of
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was built as part of the stage road system connecting the Knoxville and Nashville areas. The road passed through Crab Orchard, bringing a steady stream of travelers and migrants to the area. Around 1800, Sidnor's Inn opened at Crab Orchard, with
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Big Rock Mountain (el. 2,703 ft; 824 m) rises prominently to the north of Crab Orchard. Haley Mountain (el. 2,660 ft; 810 m) and Black Mountain (2,827 ft; 2.1 m) dominate the view to the south. A section of the
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Crab Orchard's position in a gap in the Crab Orchard Mountains made it a gateway to the Cumberland area as early as the late 18th century. Pioneers passing through the area named it for its abundance of wild
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The median income for a household in the city was $ 22,986, and the median income for a family was $ 29,833. Males had a median income of $ 24,135 versus $ 15,809 for females. The
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Creeks, killing early Cumberland County settler Thomas 'Big Foot' Spencer. A few weeks later, a Lieutenant McClelland was attacked and routed by a band of Creeks at Crab Orchard.
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mine operated by Lhoist North America. The mine and its accompanying plant dominate the south side of the Crab Orchard gap along Interstate 40 and US-70.
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trees. In the 1780s, a road was built through the gap to help provide protection for travelers migrating from East Tennessee to the Nashville area.
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The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the
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There were 345 households, out of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.4% were
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being among its earliest guests. In 1827, Robert Burke, whose wife operated a tavern at what is now
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for the city was $ 11,161. About 12.7% of families and 14.3% of the population were below the
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established the Crab Orchard Inn, which remained open until the early 20th century.
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U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Crab Orchard, Tennessee
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attacks at "the Crab-Orchard" during a period of heightened tensions between
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Certified Population of Tennessee Incorporated Municipalities and Counties
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will, when completed, traverse Crab Orchard from north to south.
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Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development,
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In the late 18th century, as Cherokee attacks subsided, the
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Municipal Technical Advisory Service entry for Crab Orchard
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Crab Orchard received its fame from a rare type of durable
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Location of Crab Orchard in Cumberland County, Tennessee.
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Lhoist North America mine and plant in Crab Orchard
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City
Main Street in Crab Orchard
Location of Crab Orchard in Cumberland County, Tennessee.
35°54′21″N 84°52′38″W / 35.90583°N 84.87722°W / 35.90583; -84.87722
Country
State
Tennessee
County
Cumberland
Named for
Crab apple trees
Time zone
UTC-6
Central (CST)
DST
UTC-5
ZIP code
Area code
931
FIPS code
GNIS
Cumberland County
Tennessee
crab apple
J. G. M. Ramsey
Cherokee
Creek
Shawnee
Native Americans

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