Hardy's Chapel, Tennessee
Hardy's Chapel (listed simply as "Hardy" on some maps) is an unincorporated community in Overton County, Tennessee, United States.[1] It is concentrated around the intersection of Tennessee State Route 136 (Standing Stone Highway), Poplar Springs Road, and Hardys Chapel Road in southern Overton County, between Cookeville and Hilham. It is home to a fire department, recycling center, convenience store, and several churches.[2][3]
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| Coordinates: 36°19′06″N 85°26′25″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Overton |
| Elevation | 1,047 ft (319 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 38506 |
| Area code(s) | 931 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1286855[1] |
The community is named for William Hardy, who deeded land for a school and church for the community.[4]
References
- "Hardy, Tennessee". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- Assistance to Firefighters Grants - Award Year 2012, FEMA.gov, 8 August 2014. Accessed 13 April 2016.
- Recycling and Convenience Centers, Overton County official website. Accessed: 13 April 2016.
- Larry Miller, Tennessee Place Names (Indiana University Press, 2001), p. 94.
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