Country United States Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) Elevation 314 m Population 2,463 (2010) Area code 423 | Established 1850 GNIS feature ID 1306005 Area 64.04 km² Local time Tuesday 5:40 PM | |
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Weather 14°C, Wind S at 13 km/h, 95% Humidity | ||
Coalfield is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Morgan County, Tennessee, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population of the CDP was 2,463,making Coalfield the most populous settlement in all of Morgan county.
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Map of Coalfield, TN, USA
History
Coalfied was originally known as "Ruffner's Station" after Shack Ruffner, an early settler who built a mill in the area. The name "Coalfield" reflects the community's coal mining tradition. It was the site of Coalfield Camp No. 1 and Coalfield Camp No. 2. Coalfield still keeps to its rural roots, having only a four-way stop, a small grocery store that supplies basic needs, and a gas station.
Geography
Coalfield is between Wartburg and Oliver Springs on Tennessee State Route 62. To the west are Frozen Head State Park and the community of Joyner, Tennessee.
Education
A Morgan County public school, Coalfield School is located in the heart of the community. It includes all grades from kindergarten to grade 12. Enrollment is approximately 500, averaging 45 to 50 graduates every year. The school's mascot is the Yellow Jacket. Coalfield High is noted for its football program, previously coached by University of Tennessee star Gary Kreis. Coalfield Won the Class A State Baseball Championship in 1998. Head Coach, David Treece. Football was Class A State Runner-Up in 2014.