Allons is an unincorporated community in Overton County, Tennessee, United States.[1] The community ZIP code is 38541.[2] It is concentrated along State Route 52 (Celina Highway) north of Livingston.

Allons, Tennessee
Buildings along SR 52 in Allons
Buildings along SR 52 in Allons
Allons, Tennessee is located in Tennessee
Allons, Tennessee
Allons, Tennessee
Allons, Tennessee is located in the United States
Allons, Tennessee
Allons, Tennessee
Coordinates: 36°26′31″N 85°20′41″W / 36.44194°N 85.34472°W / 36.44194; -85.34472
CountryUnited States
StateTennessee
CountyOverton
Elevation1,431 ft (436 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
38541
Area code931
GNIS feature ID1275624[1]

History

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Allons may be derived from the French meaning "to gather around".[3] A post office has been in operation at Allons since 1896.[4]

Notes

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  1. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Allons, Tennessee
  2. ^ United States Postal Service (2012). "USPS - Look Up a ZIP Code". Retrieved February 15, 2012.
  3. ^ Miller, Larry L. (2001). Tennessee Place-names. Indiana University Press. p. 5. ISBN 0-253-21478-5.
  4. ^ "Overton County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved February 7, 2015.