Defeated, Tennessee | |
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| Coordinates:36°19′35″N85°54′30″W / 36.32639°N 85.90833°W /36.32639; -85.90833 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Smith |
| Elevation | 551 ft (168 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code | 37030 |
| Area code | 615 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1306322[1] |
Defeated is anunincorporated community inSmith County, Tennessee, United States.[1] It is located northeast ofCarthage alongDefeated Creek, a tributary of theCumberland River (the lower part of the creek and the adjacent section of the river are both part ofCordell Hull Lake).State Route 85 passes through the community.
Defeated is named for the events that took place in the late 18th century along the banks of Defeated Creek. John Peyton, one of the earliest settlers and explorers of Smith County, and his surveying party were camped along the creek when they were attacked by a band ofCherokees led byHanging Maw and driven out of the area.[2]
Defeated was the site of apost office from 1824 until 1929. The post office had the nameMontrose from 1824 through 1880, when the name was changed to Defeated.[3]
Defeated is home to the Defeated Creek Marina, which lies along the Defeated Creek section of Cordell Hull Lake. The marina is home to a boat dock and ramp, rental cabins, and numerous recreational facilities.[4]
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