Almaville, Tennessee

Almaville is an unincorporated community in Rutherford County, Tennessee, in the United States.[1]

History

A post office called Almaville was established in 1879, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1905.[2] According to tradition, the first postmaster selected the name to honor Alma, a young lady in the neighborhood.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Almaville, Tennessee
  2. "Rutherford County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 7 February 2015.
  3. Miller, Larry L. (2001). Tennessee Place-names. Indiana University Press. p. 5. ISBN 0-253-21478-5.

Coordinates: 35°51′55″N 86°34′52″W / 35.86528°N 86.58111°W / 35.86528; -86.58111


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