Belk, Tennessee Explained

Belk is an unincorporated community in DeKalb County, in the U.S. state of Tennessee.

History

A post office was established at Belk in 1893, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1908.^[1] The name Belk was the maiden name of the first postmaster's wife.^[2]

References

35.8425°N -85.6994°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: DeKalb County . Jim Forte Postal History . February 7, 2015.
2. Book: Miller, Larry L.. Tennessee Place-names. 2001. Indiana University Press. 0-253-21478-5. 16.