Spurgeon, Tennessee

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
CDP
Location of Spurgeon, Tennessee
Location of Spurgeon, Tennessee
Coordinates: 36°26′36″N 82°27′41″W
CountryUnited States
StateTennessee
CountiesWashington, Sullivan
Area
 • Total4.2 sq mi (10.9 km2)
 • Land4.1 sq mi (10.7 km2)
 • Water0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2)
Elevation
1,414 ft (431 m)
Population
 (2020)[1]
 • Total3,978
 • Density950/sq mi (360/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Zip codes
37615 & 37663
FIPS code47-70680[2]
GNIS feature ID1271165[3]

It is a part of the Johnson City–Kingsport–Bristol, TN-VA Combined Statistical Area – commonly known as the "Tri-Cities" region.

History

During the American Civil War, a small battle known as the Battle of Spurgeon’s Mill happened here.

References
  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.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
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