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Various Identification Codes ...

GNIS Codes ...

The U.S. Board on Geographic Names (BGN) was created to address the problems caused by spelling and naming variations. The BGN will usually recognize an existing name or, when necessary, chose a new name for a geographic feature (such as a mountain, lake, river, stream, city, town, village, dam, bridge, etc).

The BGN names are kept in a database called the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and it is the official Federal repository. The GNIS is operated and maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

A unique and permanent numeric code has been assigned for each name in the GNIS database. These names and identifiers are definitive and it is intended that they are to be used by all departments of the Federal Government:

GNIS ID for Scotts Hill: 2407300

GNIS ID for Decatur County: 1639739

GNIS ID for Tennessee: 1325873

FIPS Codes ...

In a past effort, various federal agencies created a set of codes with a purpose similar to the GNIS codes. These codes are called the Federal Information Processing Standard (or the FIPS 55 codes). Although they are still used by some organizations, the FIPS codes are obsolete and will ultimately be replaced by the GNIS codes.

The following FIPS codes apply to Scotts Hill:

Place (Community) Code:  66880
State Code:  47 (Tennessee)
County Code:  039 (Decatur County)

Since the Place and County FIPS codes are not unique and can be repeated in other States, it's necessary to combine the State code with the Place and County FIPS codes to uniquely identify them - for example:

State/Place Code:  47/66880
State/County Code:  47/039

As already mentioned, the FIPS codes are to be replaced by the GNIS codes. The following reflect those changes:

 FIPS Code
translates to    
GNIS Code
State of Tennessee:    47   1325873
Decatur County:    47/039   1639739
Scotts Hill:    47/66880   2407300

GPS Location - GNIS vs Census ...

An important aspect of the GNIS code is that it assigns a GPS location (the latitude/longitude) to the geographic feature. This location is simply a point on the map and does not represent the size or shape of the feature. In the case of Scotts Hill, it is a point within Scotts Hill that might be a post office, the city hall or simply an intersection - the point should really be considered arbitrary and only indicating a general location.

For Scotts Hill, the GNIS GPS location is given as:

Lat:   35° 30' 54"   (or 35.52°)

Lon:   -88° 15' 10"   (or -88.25°)  

Determined by its statistical needs, the Census Bureau has defined a sampling area for Scotts Hill - this area also contains a map point. As with the GNIS code, the location of the Census point should be considered as being arbitrary within the sampling area.

For Scotts Hill, the Census 2010 GPS location is given as:

Lat:   35° 31' 8"   (or 35.52°)

Lon:   -88° 15' 9"   (or -88.25°)  

The map point defined by the Census Bureau lies 1,427 feet to the north<1> of the point given by the GNIS (see above).

You might note that the GPS location given for the 2010 Census is different than the location that was specified by the 2000 Census:

Lat:   35° 30' 55"   (or 35.52°)

Lon:   -88° 15' 3"   (or -88.25°)  

The GPS location given for the 2000 Census lies 1,414 feet to the south<2> of the point given by the 2010 Census.

Regional Codes ...

For statistical purposes, the US Census Bureau has divided the country into four Regions. Scotts Hill is located in Region #3 (the South Region).

In turn, the US Census Bureau has further divided each Region into Divisions. Scotts Hill is located in Division #6 (the East South-Central Division).

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has created ten Federal Regions. Scotts Hill is located in Region IV (Region 4).

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has created ten Management Regions. Scotts Hill is located in Region IV (Region 4).

ZIP Codes ...

While some people have used a ZIP code to identify a community, the purpose of the ZIP code was to make mail delivery more efficient by grouping addresses together. Although the ZIP Code doesn't specifically identify a town like Scotts Hill, it does identify addresses that are in (or near) Scotts Hill. It's important to remember that the boundaries of a ZIP Code are defined by the needs of the USPS and can be changed, re-assigned or overlapped with other ZIP Codes.

The ZIP code for Scotts Hill: 38374<3>

Referenced GNIS Records ...

GNIS ID #1300964   (Name of Record: Scotts Hill)

Class: populated place

A place or area having clustered or scattered buildings and a permanent population (such as a city, settlement, town or village). The boundaries may or may not coincide with the perceived population.

A 'populated place' record may have a corresponding 'census' or 'civil' record. The information contained in the 'populated place' record applies only to the class and should not be confused with either the 'census' and 'civil' classes.

County: Decatur

Map Name: Scotts Hill

Lat: 35.5150729       Lon: -88.2453158  

Elev: 158 ft.


GNIS ID #2407300   (Name of Record: Town of Scotts Hill)

Class: civil

A political division formed for administrative purposes (such as a borough, county, incorporated place, parish, town or township).

A 'civil' record may have a corresponding 'census' or 'populated place' record. The information contained in the 'civil' record applies only to the class and should not be confused with either the 'census' and 'populated place' classes.

County: Henderson

Map Name: Reagan

Lat: 35.515014       Lon: -88.252943  

Elev: 138 ft.

Referenced FIPS Records ...

FIPS Code: 47/66880   (Place Name: Scotts Hill)

County: Decatur     (FIPS State/County: 47/039      Count/Seq: 02/01)

Class: C1

Identifies an incorporated place (ie- Scotts Hill) that does not serve as a primary county division - or in other words, it is included in and is part of a primary county division (ie- Decatur County).

GSA Code: 2150

MRF Code: 1270

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Scotts Hill. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Decatur County: www.decaturcountytn.org/

The official website for State of Tennessee: https://www.tn.gov/


The official website of the U.S. Board on Geographic Names (BGN)

The official website of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

The official website of the U.S. Census Bureau

The official website of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB)

The official website of the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Footnotes ...

<1>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the GNIS-supplied location is 357 degrees and a distance of 1,427 feet.
<2>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the 2000 Census location is 201 degrees and a distance of 1,414 feet.
<3>When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Scotts Hill or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS).









 

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