Oneida, Tennessee
Oneida, Tennessee | |
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Location of Oneida in Scott County, Tennessee. | |
| Coordinates: 36°30′2″N 84°31′0″W / 36.50056°N 84.51667°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Scott |
| Established | 1880s |
| First Charter | 1905 |
| Incorporated | March 22, 1917 |
| Named after | Oneida, New York |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| • Mayor | Lori Phillips-Jones |
| Area | |
• Total | 9.53 sq mi (24.69 km2) |
| • Land | 9.38 sq mi (24.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.15 sq mi (0.38 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,444 ft (440 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 3,787 |
| • Density | 403.52/sq mi (155.79/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 37841 |
| Area code | 423 |
| FIPS code | 47-55860 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1329062 |
| Website | www.townofoneida.com |
Oneida is a town in Scott County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 3,787 at the 2020 census.
Oneida is known for its proximity to the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. The town is named for Oneida, New York, the home of several railroad executives who helped develop the town in the late 19th century.