Horse Creek, Tennessee

Horse Creek (also Horsecreek) is an unincorporated community in southeastern Greene County, Tennessee. ^[1] Horse Creek is located southeast of Tusculum.

Horse Creek is the location of Horse Creek Recreation Area, a Cherokee National Forest recreation area.

2011 tornado

Main article: Camp Creek, Tennessee § 2011 tornado

Horse Creek along with Camp Creek were hit with 2 EF-3 tornadoes on April 27, 2011.

Notable people

• Christian Burgner ( 1811-1886 ) Master cabinet maker and wood worker. Born in Horse Creek September, 13. Son of Peter Burgner ( 1773-1824 ). Christian married Malinda Elizabeth Fullen ( 1822-1901 ). They had 10 children.
• John Calvin Burgner ( 1797-1863 ) Master Cabinet maker and woodworker. Brother of Christian Burgner. Born in Woodstock, Virginia October, 30.
• Park Overall (1957-) Actress

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Horse Creek, Tennessee

36°09′46″N82°39′48″W / 36.16288°N 82.66320°W / 36.16288; -82.66320