Welcome to Whitesburg ...
Whitesburg is located in Hamblen County<1>.
Whitesburg is 1,200 feet [366 m] above sea level.<2>.
Time Zone: Whitesburg lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
The ZIP code for Whitesburg: 37891<3>
Communities Also Named Whitesburg ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 5 communities that are also named Whitesburg - they are located in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky and Pennsylvania.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Whitesburg.
Communities near Whitesburg ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Whitesburg.
- Morristown
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morristown
- Morristown lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<4> to the southwest of Whitesburg.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 30,275 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Morristown have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Morristown
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Morristown<6>
- Greeneville
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- Greeneville lies 18 miles [29 km]<4> to the southeast of Whitesburg.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 14,940 people
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Greeneville
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Greeneville<6>
- Rogersville
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- Rogersville lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<4> to the northeast of Whitesburg.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,364 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rogersville have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Rogersville
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rogersville<6>
- Trent Valley
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- Trent Valley lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<4> to the north of Whitesburg.
- Estimated population in 2014: 4,157 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Trent Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Trent Valley
- Bean Station
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bean Station
- Bean Station lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<4> to the northwest of Whitesburg.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,134 people
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Bean Station
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bean Station<6>
- Beans
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- Beans lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<4> to the west of Whitesburg.
- Estimated population in 2014: 3,084 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beans have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Beans
- Bright ‑ Historic
- Monte Vista Estates
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- Monte Vista Estates lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<4> to the southwest of Whitesburg.
- Estimated population in 2014: 2,860 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Monte Vista Estates have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Monte Vista Estates
- White Pine
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White Pine
- White Pine lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<4> to the southwest of Whitesburg.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,634 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for White Pine have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on White Pine
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for White Pine<6>
- Mosheim
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- Mosheim lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<4> to the southeast of Whitesburg.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,357 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mosheim have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Mosheim
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mosheim<6>
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 Whitesburg. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Whitesburg.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Whitesburg. 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 Whitesburg.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Whitesburg. See our Newspapers Page for Whitesburg.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Whitesburg ...
Looking for more information about Whitesburg? 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.
In addition to the Tourism page for Whitesburg, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Whitesburg.
Adding Whitesburg to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Whitesburg 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 that we've found for Whitesburg was on a map titled Map of Tennessee (from Rand McNally, 1888).
We also found Whitesburg in the Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details about the above, see References and Mentions for Whitesburg.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Whitesburg. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
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 Hamblen, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Whitesburg - 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 Whitesburg). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Whitesburg or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <4> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Whitesburg) 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 Whitesburg. Since we usually use Google Maps, we've provided the following link for your convenience: Google Map and Driving Directions starting from WhitesburgOur distance measurements begin at a specific point in Whitesburg. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.2719, Longitude: -83.1401 |
| <5> | 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. |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |