Laurel Bloomery, Tennessee

Laurel Bloomery
Tennessee Historical Commission marker in Laurel Bloomery
Tennessee Historical Commission marker in Laurel Bloomery
Laurel Bloomery is located in Tennessee
Laurel Bloomery
Laurel Bloomery
Laurel Bloomery is located in the United States
Laurel Bloomery
Laurel Bloomery
Coordinates: 36°33′58″N 81°45′34″W / 36.56611°N 81.75944°W / 36.56611; -81.75944
Country United States
State Tennessee
CountyJohnson County
Elevation
735 m (2,411 ft)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
37680
Area code423
FIPS code47-41100
GNIS feature ID1328639[1]

Laurel Bloomery is an unincorporated community in Johnson County, Tennessee. Settled in the early 19th century, the community's first bloomery forge mill was built and began operation in 1810. The mill was closed in 1870, but portions are still standing today. The area is known for its beautiful mountains and secluded valleys.

Laurel Bloomery is the northeasternmost community in the state of Tennessee.[2]

  1. ^ "Laurel Bloomery, Tennessee". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved April 27, 2013.
  2. ^ Johnson County, Tennessee General Highway Map (PDF) (Map). Tennessee Department of Transportation. 2003. Retrieved April 28, 2013.

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