Arthur, Tennessee

Arthur is an unincorporated community in Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States.

[1] It is located along State Route 63 southwest of Harrogate, and a few miles south of the Cumberland Gap.

In 1870, land developer Alexander A. Arthur moved to the area from Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

In 1876 the area was called Butcher Springs and with the creation of a post office the town became known as Arthur in 1890.

The school was operated by Dan Wester and all grades were taught.