Welcome to Moss ...
Moss is located in Clay County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Moss, you might consider that their post office opened in 1883.
Moss is 1,100 feet [335 m] above sea level.<2>.
Time Zone: Moss lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Note: If you leave Moss and travel east, you will leave Central Time and cross into the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT).
The telephone area code for Moss: (931)
The ZIP code for Moss: 38575<3>
Communities Also Named Moss ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 13 communities that are also named Moss - they are located in Alabama, California (2), Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Utah, Virginia and West Virginia.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Moss.
Communities near Moss ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Moss.
- Columbus Hill
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Columbus Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Columbus Hill
- Columbus Hill is located in Jackson County
- Estimated population in 2014: 36,071 people
- Thompsons Store
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thompsons Store have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thompsons Store
- Thompsons Store is located in Clay County
- Estimated population in 2014: 3,180 people
- Tompkinsville
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tompkinsville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tompkinsville
- Tompkinsville is located in Monroe County (KY)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,229 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tompkinsville <5>
- Burkesville
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Burkesville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burkesville
- Burkesville is located in Cumberland County (KY)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,437 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Burkesville <5>
- Celina
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Celina
- Celina is located in Clay County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,407 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Celina <5>
- Red Boiling Springs
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Red Boiling Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Boiling Springs
- Red Boiling Springs is located in Macon County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,124 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Red Boiling Springs <5>
- Dodson Branch
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dodson Branch have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dodson Branch
- Dodson Branch is located in Jackson County
- Population from the 2010 Census: 1,074 people
- Gainesboro
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gainesboro have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gainesboro
- Gainesboro is located in Jackson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 951 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gainesboro <5>
- Gamaliel
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gamaliel
- Gamaliel is located in Monroe County (KY)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 355 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gamaliel <5>
- Hestand
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Moss. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Moss.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Moss. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Moss.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Moss. See our Newspapers Page for Moss.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Moss ...
Looking for more information about Moss? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Moss, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Moss.
Adding Moss to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Moss in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Moss was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<6>
From that list, the Moss post office opened in 1883.
We also found Moss in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Moss.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Moss. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Clay County: www.dalehollowlake.org/
The official website for State of Tennessee: https://www.tn.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Tennessee's counties, including Clay, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Moss - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <3> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Moss). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Moss or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <4> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |