Where is Elizabethton, Tennessee, USA?

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Where is Elizabethton Located? - Elizabethton is a city located in the Carter County of Tennessee, United States. Elizabethton lies between 40.1303822 Degrees North latitudes and 75.5149128 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Elizabethton Located?

Elizabethton is a city located in the Carter County of Tennessee, United States. Elizabethton lies between 40.1303822 Degrees North latitudes and 75.5149128 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Elizabethton city is 14546 people and the city has a total area of 9.55 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Elizabethton, Tennessee Quick Facts

PropertyDetails
CityElizabethton
CountyCarter County
StateTennessee
State CapitalNashville
US RegionSouth
Latitude36.3487°N
Longitude82.2107°W
Elevation1,593 ft (486 m)
Land Area9.79 sq mi
Water Area0.09 sq mi
Total Area9.88 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)14,178
Population DensityApproximately 1,448 per sq mi
ZIP Codes37643, 37644
Area Code423
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST), UTC−5
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT), UTC−4
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code47-23500
Congressional DistrictTennessee's 1st Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Elizabethton, Tennessee

  • Johnson City, Tennessee - West - 10 mi
  • Jonesborough, Tennessee - Southwest - 18 mi
  • Erwin, Tennessee - South - 23 mi
  • Bristol, Tennessee - Northeast - 25 mi
  • Piney Flats, Tennessee - West - 18 mi
  • Mountain City, Tennessee - Northeast - 31 mi
  • Kingsport, Tennessee - Northwest - 31 mi
  • Boone, North Carolina - East - 39 mi
  • Greeneville, Tennessee - Southwest - 43 mi
  • Asheville, North Carolina - South - 68 mi

Elizabethton, Tennessee Climate and Weather Overview

MonthAvg High (°F)Avg Low (°F)Avg Rainfall (in)
January45263.50
April67433.80
July84634.30
October69452.80
Annual664445.30
Climate AttributeDetails
Climate Classification (Köppen)Humid Subtropical (Cfa)
Annual RainfallApproximately 45 inches
Annual Sunshine DaysAbout 205 days
Hurricane/Tornado RiskVery low hurricane risk; low tornado risk
SnowfallApproximately 10 inches annually

Driving Distances from Elizabethton, Tennessee

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
Johnson CityTennessee1015 min
Piney FlatsTennessee1822 min
JonesboroughTennessee1825 min
ErwinTennessee2330 min
BristolTennessee2530 min
Mountain CityTennessee3140 min
KingsportTennessee3140 min
BooneNorth Carolina3955 min
GreenevilleTennessee4355 min
KnoxvilleTennessee1131 hr 50 min

Transportation and Connectivity in Elizabethton, Tennessee

TransportationDetails
Airport NameTri-Cities Airport
IATA CodeTRI
PortNone
Major HighwaysU.S. Highway 19E, U.S. Highway 321, Tennessee State Route 91, Tennessee State Route 67
Train/Amtrak ServiceNo passenger rail service; nearest Amtrak station is in Charlotte, North Carolina
Local Bus/Transit ServiceJohnson City Transit (regional connections) and NET Trans
  • U.S. Highway 19E connects Elizabethton with Johnson City and western North Carolina.
  • U.S. Highway 321 provides access to Bristol, Lenoir, and other communities in northeast Tennessee.
  • Tennessee State Routes 67 and 91 serve surrounding mountain communities and recreational areas.
  • Tri-Cities Airport, about 25 miles northwest, offers regular commercial flights to major U.S. hubs.

Places to Visit in Elizabethton, Tennessee

Landmark NameType
Sycamore Shoals State Historic ParkState Historic Park
Covered Bridge ParkCity Park
Elizabethton Covered BridgeHistoric Bridge
Tweetsie TrailRail Trail
Carter MansionHistoric House Museum
Watauga RiverOutdoor Recreation Area
Doe River GorgeScenic Attraction
Roan Mountain State ParkState Park
Rocky Mount State Historic SiteHistoric Site
Winged Deer ParkRegional Park

Colleges and Universities in Elizabethton, Tennessee

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Northeast State Community College (Elizabethton Campus)PublicCommunity CollegeCareer and technical education
East Tennessee State UniversityPublicUniversityResearch, health sciences, and business programs
Milligan UniversityPrivateUniversityLiberal arts and Christian education
King UniversityPrivateUniversityLiberal arts and professional studies
Tusculum UniversityPrivateUniversityUndergraduate and graduate programs
Virginia Highlands Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeTransfer and workforce training
Northeast State Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeAcademic transfer programs
Elizabethton City SchoolsPublicK–12 DistrictPublic education

Waterbodies in Elizabethton, Tennessee

Watauga River, Doe River, Watauga Lake, Boone Lake, South Holston Lake, Buffalo Creek, Stoney Creek, Little Doe River

Golf Courses in Elizabethton, Tennessee

Elizabethton Golf Course, Pine Oaks Golf Course, Johnson City Country Club, Cattails at MeadowView, Clear Creek Golf Club, Graysburg Hills Golf Course, Bristol Country Club, Tri-Cities Golf Club

Elizabethton, Tennessee — Key Historical Facts

  • Elizabethton was founded in 1799 and named after Elizabeth Maclin Carter, the wife of prominent frontier settler John Carter.
  • The city became the county seat of Carter County and played an important role in the early settlement of northeastern Tennessee.
  • Sycamore Shoals, located in present-day Elizabethton, was the site of the historic Watauga Association and the gathering point for the Overmountain Men before the Battle of Kings Mountain in 1780.
  • The arrival of the railroad and textile manufacturing in the late 19th and early 20th centuries contributed significantly to the city's economic development.
  • The historic Elizabethton Covered Bridge, completed in 1882, remains one of the city's best-known landmarks and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
  • Today, Elizabethton is known for its rich frontier history, scenic mountain surroundings, outdoor recreation, and vibrant downtown district.

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