Robertsville, Historical community in Anderson County, Tennessee.
Robertsville is a historical community in Anderson County, Tennessee, now forming part of Oak Ridge. The area contains residential neighborhoods and educational facilities, including Robertsville Middle School, which sits on the site of the former high school.
The community was established in 1804 by Collins Roberts through a land grant and was acquired in 1942 for Manhattan Project operations. This acquisition marked the end of its independent rural character and its incorporation into a major wartime industrial complex.
The Old Emory Coach Road ran through this community, where Cross Spring served as a watering point for travelers and their horses passing through the area. This route was woven into daily life and connected the settlement with other communities in the region.
The location is easily accessible by road and sits within a developed area with modern infrastructure and services. Visitors can explore the residential neighborhoods and school grounds without requiring special preparation or equipment.
The original Cross Spring was transformed into Oak Ridge's municipal swimming pool after the Army Corps of Engineers lined it with concrete. This vital water source from the settlement's early days became a recreational facility for the modern community.
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