Oak Ridge in Anderson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Oak Ridge

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, April 15, 2009

1. Oak Ridge Marker

Inscription. In 1943, Oak Ridge was created as the residential center for the Clinton Engineering Works. Located on the northeast corner of a 59,000-acre reservation acquired by the government in 1942, the community was designed by Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill, Architects. In 1945, Oak Ridge reached a peak population of 75,000. On January 1, 1947, the Atomic Energy Commission assumed control of the community. In 1959, Oak Ridge became an incorporated municipality.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1D 23.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1831.

Location. 35° 59.624′ N, 84° 13.266′ W. Marker is in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, in Anderson County. Marker is on South Illinois Avenue (State Highway 62), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 901 S Illinois Ave, Oak Ridge TN 37830, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Scarboro Community (approx. 0.6 miles away); Violent Clashes (approx. 2.4 miles away); The Birth of the City of Oak Ridge, Tennessee (approx. 2.4 miles away); a different

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marker also named The Birth of the City of Oak Ridge, Tennessee (approx. 2.4 miles away); a different marker also named The Birth of the City of Oak Ridge, Tennessee (approx. 2.4 miles away); a different marker also named The Birth of the City of Oak Ridge, Tennessee (approx. 2.4 miles away); Dedicated to the Memory of Those from Oak Ridge Who Gave Their Lives That Freedom Might Live (approx. 2.4 miles away); Castle on the Hill (approx. 2½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oak Ridge.

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, April 15, 2009

2. Oak Ridge Marker

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, April 15, 2009

3. Oak Ridge Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 15, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 4,186 times since then and 18 times this year. Last updated on March 12, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 15, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.