Laurel Bloomery | |
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 Tennessee Historical Commission marker in Laurel Bloomery | |
  Laurel Bloomery  Laurel Bloomery | |
| Coordinates: 36°33′58″N 81°45′34″W / 36.56611°N 81.75944°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Tennessee |
| County | Johnson County |
| Elevation | 735 m (2,411 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 37680 |
| Area code | 423 |
| FIPS code | 47-41100 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1328639[1] |
Laurel Bloomery is an unincorporated community in Johnson County, Tennessee. Settled in the early 19th century, the community's first bloomery forge mill was built and began operation in 1810. The mill was closed in 1870, but portions are still standing today. The area is known for its beautiful mountains and secluded valleys.
Laurel Bloomery is the northeasternmost community in the state of Tennessee.[2]
- ^ "Laurel Bloomery, Tennessee". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved April 27, 2013.
- ^ Johnson County, Tennessee General Highway Map (PDF) (Map). Tennessee Department of Transportation. 2003. Retrieved April 28, 2013.