Miscellaneous References and Mentions

While our initial data about Sparta came from various goverment sources (GNIS, US Census, FIPS), we also found mention of Sparta in various books, maps and other sources. When we find a mention, a fact or snippet, we add that information to our Gazetter.

We've created the following list to keep track of the sources that proved useful in adding to our knowledge about Sparta. We hope that they will be useful to you.

Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895)
Published by Rand McNally & Co.

A note taken from the Shipper's Guide for Sparta:
Services available in 1895: had a Post Office, a Railroad Station, a Express Office

List of Post Offices in the United States (1870)
Published by the Government Printing Office

Sparta was listed as Sparta Courthouse.

Table of U.S. Post Offices in the United States (Jan. 1851)
Published by W. & J.C. Greer, Printers

Sparta was listed as Sparta Courthouse.

U.S. Post Offices (Oct. 1846)
Published by John T. Towers

Sparta was listed as Sparta Courthouse.

Rand McNally Map of Tennessee (1888)
Published by Rand McNally & Co.

SPV's Comprehensive Railroad Atlas of North America - Appalachia & Piedmont
Written by: Walker, Mike
Published by Steam Powered Video (SPV), 2004
(Available from Amazon.com)

Shell Oil Road Map for Tennessee (1956)
Published by Shell Oil Company

We found Sparta in these Censuses: 2010-2000. See our Census Page for Sparta for more information.

Both the GNIS and FIPS databases contain entries for Sparta. See our Misc Page for Sparta for more information.

Off-the-Road Links ...

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

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