Arthur, Tennessee
Arthur is an unincorporated community in Claiborne County, Tennessee. The zip code is: 37707.
In 1870, land developer Alexander A. Arthur moved to the area from Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He laid out a town, based on consolidated land parcels. In 1876 the area was called Butcher Springs and with the creation of a post office the town became known as Arthur in 1890. Alexander Arthur was key in having a railroad from Knoxville to Middlesboro, Kentucky be installed through Arthur, allowing his namesake to develop into a railroad town. The town shipped coal, ore and other minerals.
Coordinates: 36°32′53″N 83°40′15″W / 36.54806°N 83.67083°W
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