Crossville, city (1990 pop. 6,930), Cumberland co., E central Tenn., 25 mi/40 km E of Sparta, in the Cumberlands; 35°57'N 85°02'W. In region of stone quarries, coal mines, timber, and small farms; makes wood and stone prods., food, clothing, ceramics. Scenic state park and Cumberland Homesteads (est. 1934 by Roosevelt administration) nearby. Founded c.1856; inc. 1901.
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Cumberland co., E central Tenn., 25 mi/40 km E of Sparta, in the Cumberlands; 35°57'N 85°02'W. In region of stone quarries, coal mines, timber, and small farms; makes wood and stone prods., food, clothing, ceramics. Scenic state park and Cumberland Homesteads (est. 1934 by Roosevelt administration) nearby. Founded c.1856; inc. 1901.
