Limestone Tennessee Map

About Limestone, Tennessee

Limestone is a locality in Washington County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,800. The population density is 35.0 people per km². Limestone is located at 36.2282°N, 82.6304°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 37681.

Limestone unfolds across a landscape where the rolling hills of East Tennessee begin their gentle swell towards the Great Smoky Mountains. It lies 9.5 miles south-west of Washington, TN (from Washington, TN: bearing 221°T), and is situated 9.9 miles west-south-west of Jonesborough. The land here is a mosaic of verdant pastures, punctuated by stands of mature hardwoods that lend a deep, resonant green to the horizon. Creeks, clear and cool, meander through the terrain, their banks often lined with the very stone that gives Limestone its name, smooth and weathered by countless seasons. The air, particularly in the early morning, carries a crispness that hints at the coming day, a subtle invitation to breathe deeply and observe the quiet unfolding of the world. Barns, weathered to a soft grey, dot the fields, their silhouettes sharp against the vast, often intensely blue, sky. The history of Limestone is deeply intertwined with the fertile soil and the abundant limestone deposits that have shaped its character for centuries. This region, once the hunting grounds of Native American tribes, saw its first permanent European settlers arrive in the late 18th century, drawn by the promise of rich farmland. Agriculture remains a cornerstone of Limestone's economy, with cattle ranching and tobacco cultivation historically holding sway, though newer ventures in horticulture and specialty crops are beginning to emerge. The remnants of old farmsteads and the enduring presence of family names echo a lineage stretching back through generations, a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of those who have called this place home. The local character is one of steadfast resilience, a quiet pride in the land and its bounty, a pace of life that allows for reflection and a deep appreciation for the simple, enduring rhythms of rural living.

About This Limestone Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Limestone, Tennessee with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Limestone and Washington County.

Detailed location data for Limestone includes the ZIP code (37681), telephone area code (731), county seat of Washington County (Jonesborough), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Limestone is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.