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Welcome to Spurgeon ...

Spurgeon is primarily located in Washington County<1>. A portion of Spurgeon extends into Sullivan County.

From the 2010 Census (the most recent Census number we have), Spurgeon had a population of 3,957 people.<2> (see below for details).

Spurgeon is 1,410 feet [430 m] above sea level.<3>.

Time Zone: Spurgeon lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time

Spurgeon is within the boundaries of the (423) area code.

Communities Also Named Spurgeon ...

Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 6 communities that are also named Spurgeon - they are located in California, Indiana, Kansas, Missouri, North Carolina and West Virginia.

For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Spurgeon.

Communities near Spurgeon ...

We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Spurgeon.

  • Johnson City
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    • Johnson City lies 8 miles [12.9 km]<4> to the southeast of Spurgeon.
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 67,142 people
    • Former names for Johnson City:
    • Blue Plum Station
    • Haynesville
    • Johnsons Depot
    • Johnsons Tank
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Johnson City
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Johnson City<5>
  • Kingsport
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    • Kingsport lies 8 miles [12.9 km]<4> to the northwest of Spurgeon.
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 54,112 people
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kingsport have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Kingsport
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kingsport<5>
  • Collingwood
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    • Collingwood lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<4> to the northeast of Spurgeon.
    • Estimated population in 2014: 48,655 people
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Collingwood have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Collingwood
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Collingwood<5>
  • Bristol
  • East Ridge
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    • East Ridge lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<4> to the southeast of Spurgeon.
    • Estimated population in 2014: 21,317 people
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on East Ridge
  • Elizabethton
  • Cross
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    • Cross lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<4> to the northeast of Spurgeon.
    • Estimated population in 2014: 11,330 people
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Cross
  • Mill Point
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    • Mill Point lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<4> to the northeast of Spurgeon.
    • Estimated population in 2014: 11,080 people
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Mill Point
  • Bloomingdale
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    • Bloomingdale lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<4> to the north of Spurgeon.
    • Population from the 2010 Census: 9,888 people
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bloomingdale have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Bloomingdale
  • Colonial Heights
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    • Colonial Heights lies 4 miles [6.4 km]<4> to the northwest of Spurgeon.
    • Population from the 2010 Census: 6,934 people
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colonial Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Colonial Heights
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Colonial Heights<5>

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 Spurgeon. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Spurgeon.

Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Spurgeon. 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 Spurgeon.

We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Spurgeon. See our Newspapers Page for Spurgeon.

TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Spurgeon ...

Looking for more information about Spurgeon? 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 Spurgeon, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Spurgeon.

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

The official website for Washington County: www.washingtoncountytn.com/

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 Washington, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<2>Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Spurgeon.
<3>The elevation is an estimate for the area around Spurgeon - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
<4>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Spurgeon) to Point B.If you need the driving distance, we recommend that you use one of the Mapping Services listed on our Map Page for Spurgeon. Since we usually use Google Maps, we've provided the following link for your convenience: Google Map and Driving Directions starting from SpurgeonOur distance measurements begin at a specific point in Spurgeon. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.4402, Longitude: -82.4543    
<5>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<6>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.




 

 

 

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